The Power and Peril of Words

Literature has shaped culture and society through memorable phrases that continue to resonate today. For example, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times" captures the contrasts of life in a way that still feels relevant. Another famous phrase, "Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?" has been quoted in countless settings as a symbol of love and longing. Likewise, in film and popular culture, lines such as "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn" are recognized across generations.

But what if someone claimed these words as their own?

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From Inspiration to Citation Crisis

flowchart TD
    A[Famous Quote<br/>Romeo, Romeo...] --> B{Who Gets Credit?}
    B -->|Original Author| C[✅ Shakespeare<br/>Proper Attribution]
    B -->|No Credit Given| D[❌ Plagiarism<br/>Financial Consequences]
    
    E[Your Research Paper] --> F{Source Your Ideas?}
    F -->|Yes, Cite Sources| G[✅ Academic Success<br/>Professional Credibility]
    F -->|No Citations| H[❌ Failed Assignment<br/>Academic Integrity Violation]
    
    I[Professional Work] --> J{Credit Your Sources?}
    J -->|Yes, Give Credit| K[✅ Career Growth<br/>Trusted Expert]
    J -->|No, Take Credit| L[❌ Reputation Damage<br/>Legal Issues]
    
    style C fill:#d4edda,color:#155724
    style G fill:#d4edda,color:#155724
    style K fill:#d4edda,color:#155724
    style D fill:#f8d7da,color:#721c24
    style H fill:#f8d7da,color:#721c24
    style L fill:#f8d7da,color:#721c24

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Your Story Matters - Come Prepared

Create a sample story or paragraph that you can use at various times in this workshop! It is better if this example is in early stages and unrefined. The example paragraph on “Literature…” above is an example that needs workshop attention.

Mindset preparation: Before we begin, think of a time when:

• You worked really hard on something and someone else took credit
• You accidentally used someone’s idea without giving credit
• You saw plagiarism happen in school, work, or online

We’ll need your sample and mindset throughout this workshop to make the learning personal and meaningful.

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Creator Rights & Responsibilities

Creators use symbols and licenses to show ownership and how their work can be used:

• © Copyright → Protects books, articles, music, films
• ™ Trademark → Protects slogans and brands
• ® Registered Trademark → Legally registered brand ownership
• CC-BY-SA (Creative Commons) → Allows sharing/adaptation with proper attribution

Remember: Even when content is free to use, you still need to give credit to the creator!

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What You’ll Master in This Workshop

We’ll transform you from citation-confused to citation-confident through your own story and these proven techniques:

flowchart LR
    subgraph Foundation ["⚠️ Plagiarism Awareness"]
        A[Share Your Story] --> B[Explore Case Studies] --> C[Understand Consequences]
    end
    
    subgraph Skills ["🔍 Skills Building"]
        D[Practice APAs] --> E[Learn Citation Formats] --> F[🔧 Fix Common Errors]
    end
    
    subgraph Tools ["🛠️ Tool Discovery"]
        G[Plagiarism Checker] --> H[Thesis Checker] --> I[Review & Revise]
    end
    
    subgraph Achievement ["🏆 Achievement"]
        J[Final Assessment] --> K[Earn Certificate] --> L[Apply Skills]
    end
    
    Foundation --> Skills
    Skills --> Tools
    Tools --> Achievement
        

Assessment Rubric

This workshop uses a mastery-based assessment where students progress through practice sessions and receive personalized feedback. All activities automatically save progress and send results to instructors for review.

Plagiarism Avoidance Assignments

Component	Description	Mastery Criteria
C2: APA Reference Instruction	Identify and fix issues in sample texts	✅ Recognize many forms of citation (text, audio, videoo) ✅ Apply proper paraphrasing techniques
C3: Case Study Correction	Examine real-world cases	✅ Analyze APA formating errors ✅ Demonstrate correction and reasoning
C4: Avoidance Workshop	Interactive APA reference formatting with real-time feedback	✅ Correctly format 2+ different source types ✅ Demonstrate understanding of in-text citations ✅ Show proper use of citation

🏆 Completion Requirements

To earn your certificate, you must:

• Complete all C2, C3, C4 practice sessions with passing scores
• Submit thoughtful responses to case study prompts
• Receive “Pass” status from instructor assessment
• Demonstrate consistent application of citation and reference principles

Progress Tracking

• Automatic Save: All work is preserved in your browser
• Real-time Feedback: Immediate scoring on practice exercises
• Instructor Dashboard: Teachers can monitor progress and provide targeted support
• Certificate Generation: Automatic certificate creation upon successful completion

Remember: This is about building lasting skills, not just completing assignments. Take time to understand each concept before moving forward.

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