Plagiarism

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Plagiarism

• Violation of DBUs Honor Code
• Definition using someone elses ideas or work
  and passing it off as your own
• Plagiarism is theft of another persons writings
  or ideas

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Whats wrong with it?

• Subverts the grading process grades reflect
  what students have learned and accomplished on
  their own
• Breaks the bond of trust between student and
  professor
• Morally wrong its a form of lying

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Pre-emptive strike Syllabus

• Students should retain a digital copy of their
  work, either on a hard drive or floppy disk, to
  provide an accessible back-up in case of loss.
  Any student work may be submitted, at the
  professors discretion, to Turnitin.com for
  plagiarism detection.

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Scriptural basis for Honor Code

• Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for
  the Lord rather than for men.
• (Col 323 NASB)
• This scripture forms a foundation of ethical
  academic behavior

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Christian leadership

• As Christian educators, we can help our students
  to
• Assimilate faith into all aspects of their lives
• Avoid dualism and embrace an integrated, holistic
  approach to Christian living
• Teaching students to choose the right way, rather
  than the expedient way, will help develop their
  spiritual maturity.

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In plain English

• Servants, do what you're told by your earthly
  masters. And don't just do the minimum that will
  get you by. Do your best. Work from the heart for
  your real Master, for God, confident that you'll
  get paid in full when you come into your
  inheritance. Keep in mind always that the
  ultimate Master you're serving is Christ. The
  sullen servant who does shoddy work will be held
  responsible. Being a follower of Jesus doesn't
  cover up bad work.
• (Col 322-25, The Message)

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Why use The Message?

• Helps students to bring scripture into authentic
  interaction with their daily decisions
• Possible exercise Have students read Col.
  322-25 from The Message, substituting students
  for servants, and teacher for master its
  not a perfect fit, but it helps to personalize
  the concept

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Beyond the classroom

• Jesus invites us to join him in his work. He is
  molding and crafting future kingdom-workers from
  the students on this campus. By helping our
  students to learn how to live with integrity in
  all aspects of life, we assist our Lord in this
  vital task.