Thinking from plagiarism tutorial Zebin Chen

The “Introductory Tutorial” on "esl.osu.edu/staff/bloch/plagiarism/Pages/intro_tutorial.html"
presents detailed resources and examples about boundary between citation and plagiarism. The third question on the tutorial analyzes the confused situation on “secondary citation”. The response points out that people can use these materials when it is challenging to find original articles, but this should not be very often. However, special attention should be paid to the accurate of the sources. The seventh question offers an example about summarizing a passage to inform us of the rules of citation. The appropriate answer explains how to paraphrase sentences and avoid academic misconduct. These two questions exert positive impact on me and show me how to deal with “secondary citation” as well as specific examples to paraphrase sentences.

According to the tutorial, I realize the strict rules about giving credits to authors and refresh my memory as to the difference between referencing to other’s idea and plagiarism. I believe we can turn to it for guidance when facing uncertain situations. The one impressing me most in the tutorial is “Question 1”. And the solution of “Question 1” leads me to take view if the seriousness of coping from myself. In the past, I regard it as rational behavior, but now, I have a deep understanding of it and put myself in a right way to do it. As far as I am concerned, building “academic integrity” contributes directly to me in my future career as an accountant. It leads me to avoid academic misconduct and leave outstanding impression as honest person to my workmates. In conclusion, this tutorial makes me acquires knowledge about the difference between citation and plagiarism, which have beneficial impact on me in my future study.