Assignment Task:
Introduction (220 words)
In this brief journal assignment, you will demonstrate what you have learned about composing thorough paragraphs and citing sources. You will discuss what you have learned about academic integrity, especially as it relates to acknowledging sources, issues with plagiarism, and ethical concerns regarding the use of generative A.I.
The Assignment:
To complete the exercise, review the module readings on plagiarism, generative A.I., and proper citation. Then, in a brief journal entry, discuss what you have learned. Use the included MLA Citation Guide to create citations for each source you include (at least two sources must be cited) from the readings below.
Consider addressing the following prompts:
Q1. What did you learn about plagiarism that you didn't already know?
Q2. What did you learn about the ethical issues related to generative A.I.? How does this change how you think about the use of A.I. in your own work?
Q3. What did you learn about acknowledging source material and citation?
Q4. Do you have any questions about MLA style citations? Include them here so we can work on addressing them.
Readings:
- "What Is Plagiarism?" from UNC (opens in new window): an overview of different types of plagiarism and steps for avoiding plagiarism
- "Artificial Intelligence: A Tool or a Threat to Art and Writing?" from The Lance (opens in new window): an editorial exploring ethical concerns relating to generative AI and creative endeavors like art and writing
- "Citing Sources" from Sacred Heart University (opens in a new window): an overview of citation to include rationale and execution
Resources:
- "Thesis Statements" from UNC (opens in new window): An instructional text that looks at drafting strong thesis statements
- "The Anatomy of a Paragraph" by Zachary Schrag (opens in a new window): an overview of the different types of sentences that make up a paragraph
- "MLA Citation Guide" from the Online Writing Lab at Purdue University (opens in a new window): Assistance on creating MLA-style citations