What did the student do wrong? What could he/she have done to include the source correctly?
The student could have cited the source or at least put the text in quotations, but instead the student did not. This student plagiarized and claimed the text as their own.
Write a sentence using the original source correctly; use a quotation or paraphrase. Also, make sure to cite correctly. Consult my post on citing sources.
"There is a peaceful essence flowing from the structures. Perhaps the cool dark colors and the fiery windows spark memories of our own warm childhood years filled with imagination of what exists in the night and dark starry skies. The center point of the town is the tall steeple of the church, reigning largely over the smaller buildings. This steeple casts down a sense of stability onto the town, and also creates a sense of size and seclusion.To the left of the painting there is a massive dark structure that develops an even greater sense of size and isolation." (A Brief Understanding of the Starry Night Paintings, unknown author). If the student had cited their source like this, they would've gotten full credit on the assignment.
What are at least three ways to avoid plagiarizing?
1. Writing in your own words.
2. Reading the text and then putting it away as you paraphrase to avoid any exact copies.
3. Adding in quotations or a correct citation.
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