20.5.23

Clip Art: New York City Food Truck

Are you hungry on a Saturday night in Queens? You can find any number of food trucks on Northern Boulevard or Roosevelt Avenue to sate your late-night craving. My favorite is hot, steamy birrias, a Mexican dish of stewed meats seasoned especially with chili peppers. 
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1.5.23

The Importance of Academic Honesty: More Than Just Avoiding Plagiarism

Once upon a time, the academic world was synonymous with trust, respect, and integrity. Each scholar and student knew they were part of a community built on the exchange of ideas, original thought, and depth-filled debate. But over time, this commitment to honesty was eroded by shortcuts, temptations, and, sadly, plagiarism. In fact, the term "plagiarism" itself is derived from the Latin word "plagiarius," which means "kidnapper" or "thief."

Cover Art for a Resource on Discussing Academic Honesty with Students
I have developed worksheets educators can use
with students to promote academic honesty
and integrity
 in the classroom.

Educate. Set Expectations

As an educator, it's time to renew our commitment to academic integrity and end the cycle of plagiarism. Teaching our students about intellectual honesty isn't just about deterring them from theft—it's about preparing them for the challenge of creating academic work, both for college and while in high school, and equipping them with the tools to navigate complex intellectual landscapes.

The first step to overcoming plagiarism is understanding it. You'd be surprised to find out that your students have a lot of preconceived notions of what constitutes "original" work. Open up the conversation. And then set expectations. That's why I've developed a comprehensive guide on Academic Honesty and Integrity, designed especially for high school students (it also works for middle school students).

Comprehensive Guide on Academic Honesty and Integrity

This resource includes an Anchor Chart and a Student Worksheet, each geared towards engaging students in deep, meaningful discussions on plagiarism, academic honesty, intellectual freedom, and understanding opposing viewpoints. The included teacher's note offers guidance for implementing this resource effectively.

As a bonus, I've made our guide available in print and digital versions, with an editable Google Document to help you seamlessly fit this critical topic into your existing curriculum.

In teaching our students to be honest scholars, we discourage plagiarism and encourage intellectual growth, respect for others' ideas, and a stronger academic community. Reinforce the importance of academic honesty in your classroom with this resource, and let's start building a future of original thinkers and respectful scholars.

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