Example 1: Plagiarize the original text by copying portions of it word-for-word.
There will always be instability in these rankings, some of which will reflect “real” performance changes. But it is difficult to trust any performance rating if the odds of getting the same rating next year are no better than a coin toss.
Example 2: Plagiarize the original text by paraphrasing its structure too closely, without copying it word-for-word.
There will never be stability in these evaluations, some of which will show genuine changes in performance. It is hard to trust any performance evaluation if the odds of getting the same rating the following year are the same as tossing a coin.
Example 3: Plagiarize the original text by paraphrasing its structure too closely, and include a citation. Even though you cited it, paraphrasing too closely is still plagiarism.
There will never be stability in these evaluations, some of which will show genuine changes in performance. It is hard to trust any performance evaluation if the odds of getting the same rating the following year are the same as tossing a coin. (Ravitch 270)
Ravitch, Diane. The Death and Life of the Great American School System: How Testing and Choice are Undermining Education, Revised and Expanded Edition. New York: Basic Books, 2010. Print.
Example 4: Properly paraphrase from the original text by restating the author’s ideas in different words and phrases, and include a citation to the original source.
The rankings will always be inconsistent and some of the data will show real differences in performance. Since the odds of getting the same rating the following year is solely up to chance, it is hard to rely on any performance evaluation. (Ravitch 270)
Ravitch, Diane. The Death and Life of the Great American School System: How Testing and Choice are Undermining Education, Revised and Expanded Edition. New York: Basic Books, 2010. Print.
Example 5: Properly paraphrase from the original text by restating the author’s ideas in different words and phrases, add a direct quote, and include a citation to the original source.
The rankings lack consistency, and the data will show variations in student performance. Furthermore, performance ratings are unreliable because “the odds of getting the same rating next year are no better than a coin toss” (Ravitch 270).
Ravitch, Diane. The Death and Life of the Great American School System: How Testing and Choice are Undermining Education, Revised and Expanded Edition. New York: Basic Books, 2010. Print.
This exercise demonstrates that you correctly understand key differences between plagiarizing versus properly paraphrasing sources. But two very small items deserve attention. In example #4, the proper spelling is “inconsistent.” In example #5, place the final punctuation at the end of the full sentence, like this:
. . . are no better than a coin toss” (Ravitch 270).
Thank you for your feedback, Jack. I have updated my post with the suggested corrections.