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Housatonic ART 2090 Portfolio Preparation

Under the supervision of an art faculty advisor, students will prepare a portfolio demonstrating skills in a variety of media and concept development, while also expressing a creative vision in the visual arts. The portfolio may be used for transfer, care

AVOIDING PLAGIARISM

  Regardless of your intent, each of the following constitutes plagiarism:

checkmarkDirect Plagiarism -- including a verbatim quotation without a proper citation

checkmarkParaphrasing without a citation...passing off the ideas of others as your own

checkmarkThe inclusion of graphics, tables, charts or web pages without proper acknowledgement

checkmarkDouble dipping -- turning in the same paper for more than one class

  Some tips to help you avoid accidental plagiarism include:

checkmarkStart your research early -- procrastination can lead to last minute stress & sloppy work

checkmarkKeep notes or a bibliography of the sources you consult as you go -- it is easier than reconstructing it at the end.

checkmarkContact or visit the Writing Center for help on  incorporating your evidence & sources into your paper.

 

Adapted from Vanderbilt University Libraries (current as of 2/9/2021)