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Learning Objects
Plagiarism and Academic Integrity
This section includes web links on the above subjects to a collection of online teaching tools developed by the Center for Intellectual Property to be used by the wider higher education community. For more teaching resources on these subjects please see VAIL, the Virtual Academic Integrity Laboratory.Copyright and the TEACH Act
This developing collection of online tools provided by the Center for Intellectual Property offers instructional assistance with copyright concepts in the online teaching environment.A note about the resources presented: The following is a collection of audio, video and multimedia learning tools for use by faculty and students.
To use any of the tools below you can link to this page as needed or simply right-click your mouse on the title; then copy the web address (shortcut, URL, link location) to your system's clipboard; and paste the direct URL into your code. The use of these objects is free for nonprofit educational use with proper attribution to the CIP as author. |
Plagiarism and Academic Integrity Learning Objects
VAIL Tutorial
In four modules the VAIL Tutor provides an overview of academic integrity concepts and practical tips for avoiding plagiarism. By assigning this tutorial, faculty will introduced their students to proper documentation practices and academic integrity policies. An electronic Certificate of Successful Completion is displayed on the screen and e-mailed to users after successful completion of the included online quiz. In reviewing the VAIL Tutorial, Leslie Murtha writes in the text titled The Plagiarism Plague, "The graphics, animation, and music are slick and professional... the context of the tutorial is relatively demanding, forcing students to deal with ambiguities and contextual issues."* Please see the Instructor's Guide to the VAIL Tutor for more information. A Java enabled web browser and the free Macromedia Flash Player plug-in is necessary to view this tutorial.
The case of Don Johnson... a freshman
In this Real media video clip, a professor questions student Don Johnson about a possible occurrence of plagiarism after checking the student's submission in TurnItIn.com. This is an outstanding resource to initiate dialog about academic dishonesty with students and instructors alike. The latest free version of the RealPlayer plug-in is necessary to display this educational clip. For use in workshops and online or face to face classroom discussions.
The case of Don Johnson- the senior
In this Real media video clip, our previous character Don Johnson resurfaces. However the instructor is unable to verify a suspicion of plagiarism after checking the student's submission against the TurnItIn.com database. For use in workshops and online or face to face classroom discussions with faculty or students. The latest free version of the RealPlayer plug-in is necessary to display this educational clip. The case of Dr. Grey
In this Real media video clip, a professor discusses a suspected case of plagiarism with a seemingly earnest but overloaded student. For use in workshops and online or face to face classroom discussions. While this clip is beneficial in discussions with students it has proven to be successful in developing a dialog among faculty. The latest free version of the RealPlayer plug-in is necessary to display this educational clip. The case of Dr. Addison & Roland
In this Real media video clip, a professor and student begins to discuss inconsistencies in the student's writing assignment. This clip can serve as a helpful introduction to a discussion on identifying possible plagiarism in student writing and the possible causes. For use in workshops and online or face to face classroom discussions. The latest free version of the RealPlayer plug-in is necessary to display this educational clip.
Copyright and the TEACH Act
©Primer
The ©Primer is an introduction to issues concerning copyright ownership and use of information. The interactive tutorial overviews the underlying principles behind copyright in the United States, outlines the requirements for copyright protection, and discusses the parameters of use and access of copyrighted material. It opens with a short Flash animation and moves into a series of questions and answers. Upon completion, a user is e-mailed a transcript of their responses to the primer's illustrative scenarios. Please see the FAQ for more information. A Java enabled web browser and the free Macromedia Flash Player plug-in is necessary to view this tutorial.Digital©Primer
This primer focuses specifically on issues relating to copyright in digital works and the problems encountered by educational institutions in their use of digital materials for teaching, research and service. It is presented in an question and answer format and provides links to additional resources throughout. Please see the FAQ for more information. A Java enabled web browser and the free Macromedia Flash Player plug-in is necessary to view this tutorial.
The Case of Dr. No
In this Real media video clip, an instructor would like to create a CD-ROM to be distributed to their students of lecture notes, Internet resources, journal articles and other resources. A workshop developer or department chair can use this clip to present to faculty the challenges faced when distributing copyrighted material from various sources. For use in workshops and online or face to face discussions. The latest free version of the RealPlayer plug-in is necessary to display this educational clip.
Dr. No Returns!
In this Real media video clip, an instructor would like to use the TEACH Act to provide music from various sources to their "History of Music" course through a password protected web site. For use in workshops and online or face to face discussions. Helpful in developing a faculty member's understanding of how different copyrighted resources can be used in designing course content. The latest free version of the RealPlayer plug-in is necessary to display this educational clip.
What is Your Copyright Utopia? (Part 1 of 3)
In this Real media video clip, a photographer/producer, a librarian and Cajun music fan, and a scholarly communications advisor for a large university system all share their ideas for copyright utopia. Their thoughts may launch profitable discussion and exploration of various perspectives in the copyright debate. This video served as an introduction to some of the topics discussed at the CIP's 2007 Symposium (Copyright Utopia: Alternative Visions, Methods & Policies). The latest free version of the RealPlayer plug-in is necessary to display this educational clip.
What is Your Copyright Utopia? (Part 2 of 3)
In this Real media video clip, a photographer/producer, an instructional designer for a university rural acute care nursing program and a science fiction author, a librarian and Cajun music fan, a scholarly communications advisor for a large university system, and a cultural historian all share their ideas for copyright utopia. Their thoughts may launch profitable discussion and exploration of various perspectives in the copyright debate. This video served as an introduction to some of the topics discussed at the CIP's 2007 Symposium (Copyright Utopia: Alternative Visions, Methods & Policies). The latest free version of the RealPlayer plug-in is necessary to display this educational clip.
What is Your Copyright Utopia? (Part 3 of 3)
In this Real media video clip, a representative from the Association of American Publishers, a student, and a cultural historian all share their ideas for copyright utopia. Their thoughts may launch profitable discussion and exploration of various perspectives in the copyright debate. This video served as an introduction to some of the topics discussed at the CIP's 2007 Symposium (Copyright Utopia: Alternative Visions, Methods & Policies). The latest free version of the RealPlayer plug-in is necessary to display this educational clip.
*Murtha, L. (2004). High-tech and low-tech: a survey of methods for teching intellectual honesty. In V. Bowman (Ed.), The Plagiarim Plague: A resource guide and CD-Rom tutorial for educators and librarians (pp. 179-197). New York, NY: Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc.