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NO EXCUSE FOR ANY PLAGIARISM WILL BE ACCEPTED AND A REPORT
WILL BE FILED.
FROM THE AVOIDING PLAGIARISM FILE: “PENALTIES FOR PLAGIARISM
ARE SERIOUS AND MAY INCLUDE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
A MARK OF ZERO;
A NOTATION ON OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS;
LOSS OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND/OR BURSARIES;
SUSPENSION AND/OR EXPULSION FROM THE COLLEGE.”
THIS FRONT SECTION MUST BE READ!
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SUBMISSION OF YOUR PROJECT IS AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT THAT YOU HAVE READ THIS
MATERIAL AND FULLY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THE CONSEQUENCES OF
CHEATING AND THAT THE WORK YOU SUBMIT IS YOUR OWN.
AVOIDING PLAGIARISM: A QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
WHAT IS PLAGIARISM?
To plagiarize is to present the ideas and/or words of someone else as your own. Plagiarism involves stealing
the work of someone else. Plagiarism includes any act of copying without giving due credit –regardless of
whether the source is found on the Internet, in a book or magazine, in a textbook, on a slide, or in a friend’s
paper or whether the author is a published writer, a teacher, a classmate, or a family member or whether the
material consists of text, images, computer code, etc.
WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR PLAGIARISM?
Penalties for plagiarism are serious and may include some or all of the following: a mark of zero; a notation on
official transcripts; loss of scholarships and/or bursaries; suspension and/or expulsion from the college (Humber
College, 2015, pp. 43-44).
HOW CAN PLAGIARISM BE AVOIDED?
Avoiding plagiarism is relatively easy. Just keep in mind that every time you decide to borrow someone else’s
ideas and/or words, you must 1) quote or paraphrase them and 2) provide an in-text citation. Here are two
examples:
• If you want to use a sentence or two exactly as they appear in the original, use quotation marks and
an in-text citation (as shown in red below):
According to Tatum, “Dominant groups, by definition, set the parameters within which the subordinates
operate. The dominant group holds the power and authority in society relative to the subordinates and
determines how that power and authority may be acceptably used” (Tatum, 1997, p. 23).
• If you want to summarize an idea in words that are very close (but not identical) to the original, paraphrase
(reword) the sentence and include an in-text citation (as shown in red below):
Dominant groups decide the rules that subordinates must follow. Dominant groups have power and authority
over subordinate groups, so they decide how this power and authority may be properly employed (Tatum,
1997, p. 23).
Also note that at the end of your paper you should provide a full citation for each source that that you use. For
the source cited above, this would be as follows:
Tatum, B.D. (1997). The Complexity of Identity. In B.D. Tatum, Why are all the black kids sitting
together in the cafeteria and other conversations about race (pp. 18-28) New York: Basic Books.
NEED HELP?
The college offers many online and face-to-face supports to help you maintain Academic Integrity:
• Faculty: If you have questions, ask your professor!
• “Plagiarism: How to Avoid It” (Video Tutorial): https://youtu.be/2q0NlWcTq1Y
• “Research & Cite” Tab in the course Blackboard site
• The Humber Library: http://library.humber.ca/copyright-students
References
Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning. (2016). 2016-2017 Admission Requirements and Academic Regulations (pp.
40-47). Office of the Registrar. Retrieved 06 October 2016 from https://www.humber.ca/assets/files/pdfs/academic-regulations-2016-
2017.pdf
Plagiarism: How to Avoid It [Motion picture on YouTube]. (2010). USA: Bainbridge State College. Retrieved
06 May 2016.
Tatum, B.D. (1997). The Complexity of Identity. In B.D. Tatum, Why are all the black kids sitting together in the cafeteria and other
conversations about race (pp. 18-28) New York: Basic Books.
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Project (15%)
Purpose: Choosing one of the topics provided, your will explore in greater detail one of the
topic/subtopics of this course and present it in an accessible, friendly format.
You will have flexibility in how you choose to present your research; it doesn’t have to be a
typical essay format, but that option is available. You can submit
• a PowerPoint presentation (most people prefer this; typically, 15-20 slides, and you
can add notes at the bottom), OR
• a 4-5-page essay (double-spaced, images, links, Word format, approximately 1000
words), OR
• video (with transcript; about 10 minutes)
All references must be included, and, furthermore, you will also submit a short personal
reflection. The key point to remember, when you put your project together, is to assume that it
will be read by a general audience (like your classmates), so keep you explanations clear and
accessible; don’t get lost in a lot of terminology that would mean nothing to a layperson.
Some of the topics will be partially covered in the lectures and readings, but there are more
choices in case you have interest beyond the material covered within this course. I’ve
restricted the number of people that could do one topic in the list of options to three.
If you do have an idea that isn’t covered within the listed topics but falls within the context of
the course (i.e., “strange science” in the realm of modern physics, not biology, chemistry,
planetary science, etc.), then email me ASAP and I’ll let you know if it’s acceptable.
Important Due Dates & Tasks:
Feb. 7
Project Release
Details in Blackboard under Assignments. All topics will be listed.
Online TOPIC sign-up sheet will be available next week so that you can have
an opportunity to think about a topic or quickly research it before you commit.
Only 3 people maximum per topic.
Feb. 20 Choose your Project Topic (1%)
Sign-up Sheets available in Blackboard (under Course Groups; projects are
individual projects, not part of a group).
Only 3 people maximum per topic, so choose your topic as soon as possible.
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March 13 Submit Information Sources under Learning Materials->Module 8 (1%)
Send a list of your initial references; you are free to modify or add to this list
as your project progresses.
Send your Sources via Learning Materials->Module 8->Project Sources
March 27 Submit First Draft of Project under Learning Materials->Module 10 (1%)
It doesn’t have to be perfect or complete, but at least it shows me that you
have made substantial progress: at least 50% of the minimum word count.
Please make sure that the work is original, not cut-and-paste fragments
from your sources.
Send your Project Draft via Learning Materials->Module 10->Project First
Draft
April 3 Project Due (15%; includes topic, sources, first draft)
Personal Reflection & Written Portion
For projects submitted past the due date, a late penalty of 3 marks per day
will be applied. This means that any submission that is five days late will be
marked as zero.
Send your final Project via Learning Materials->Module 11->Project Final
If the submission dates of Feb. 20, March 13 and March 27 are not met, the respective marks will be zero
(one-day only submission).
What to Submit:
• The Project-Cover-Sheet with signed statement of Academic Integrity.
• A PowerPoint presentation, OR, the options mentioned above. If you choose to send a
project in a Mac format (Pages or Keynote) please make sure you send a
corresponding PDF or PPT version for my PC.
• You will not be penalized if you go over the page “limit.”
• A Personal Reflection as part of the main project (Word document or compatible
format)
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How to Submit:
• Send your final Project via Learning Materials->Module 11->Project Final. The file
will be submitted through SafeAssign to check for Academic Integrity.
• Although it is sometimes necessary to use a quotation, I would much prefer that you
paraphrase (express the idea in your own words, showing that you understand the
idea) rather than using a quote to avoid an explanation or to produce verbal filler.
Using a thesaurus as a shortcut won’t work nor will use of internet devices such as
Spinbot.
• Read the second page of this material (AVOIDING PLAGIARISM: A QUICK REFERENCE
GUIDE)
• Cite your sources in APA style, and be consistent within your work:
http://library.humber.ca/APA-MLA
• Other information sources:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOjUhNG9PY-GI5hMLuxDQ2yyiCcdVJNa0
• Add your Personal Reflection to the body of your project or attach as a secondary file.
Topics:
- Antimatter
- Atomic Bomb
- Black Holes
- Wormholes
- Death of the Universe: Big Crunch,
Big Freeze, Big Bounce, Big Rip and
Other Fun Ways to Die (you can
concentrate on one, if you like) - Dyson Sphere
- GPS System and Relativity (both
General and Special) - Gravitational Waves
- Holographic Universe
10.Hyperspace
11.Magnetic Monopoles
12.Novae and Supernovae
13.Pulsars and Neutron Stars
14.Quantum Computers
15.Quantum Mechanics in Modern
Technology
16.Relativistic Space Travel
17.Strange Science* in Literature
(Good and Bad; fiction only)
18.Strange Science* in Movies (Good
and Bad; fiction only)
19.Strange Science* in TV (Good and
Bad; fiction only)
20.Superstrings and Branes
21.The First Three Minutes of the
Universe
22.The God Particle (Higgs Boson)
23.The Large Hadron Collider (LHC)
24.Stellar Evolution
25.Warp Drive and other Faster Than
Light Concepts
26.Miscellaneous????
- “Strange Science” in the realm of modern physics, not biology, chemistry,
planetary science, etc.
Miscellaneous Category: pitch an idea that is different than above. Send me an
email with a topic and why you think it’s relevant.
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Your Project:
Your 15-mark Project will be composed of the following major content:
• Preliminary work (3 marks; topic selection, information sources, first draft)
• Written Topic Material (9 marks).
• Personal Reflection (3 marks):
In a 150-250-word essay, address the following key questions:
o What did you enjoy most doing this project?
o What did you learn that pleasantly surprised you?
o Is there anything you gained from this experience that you will find useful in
other work or your field of study?
o What did you find difficult to accomplish?
o What do you still want to know?
Please do not make this response a linear question-answer type layout; I expect
you to be creative in the way you answer the questions above and in the way you
weave them into a coherent and non-static Personal Reflection. I want to see
your personality show.
Your Project:
Explain the concepts as clearly as possible, as if you are explaining to the general
public (imagine writing a magazine or newspaper article). It is perfectly fine to express
your (reasonable) opinions and reactions as you convey the ideas of your topic but do
keep it civil.
Although one can easily spend an entire term covering each topic or write a book (as
many have), it’s advisable that you focus in on one or two subtopics within your
material. So, here are some suggestions as to your structure:
Project Description
(general starting points to address and expand upon)
Introduction
• Introduce yourself
• Introduce your topic and its relation to the scope of the course. Why would it fall
under the category of Strange Science?
Body
Consider the following questions and subtopics as suggestions for subtopics. You are
not restricted to this, as some of the questions will not be applicable to your topic or
recent research may be scarce, but you may find these as (perhaps) useful guidelines.
History & Description
• A brief history of the topic, covering key figures and highlights.
• Any interesting stories (true or anecdotal) related to the material or the scientists?
• Note: scientific history is not a dry, static set of figures, dates and facts, but often a
textured and quirky path of discovery.
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Impact on Individual & Society
• What is the impact of this topic—if any—on the individual? Is it still pure science
with no practicality? How does it affect you in particular?
• What is the (potential) impact of this topic on society, local and global?
• Feel free to make an intelligent speculation (it’s okay to go “science-fictiony” for this
part, too)
Current Work
• What is the most recent status of work in this field?
• What new avenues of research are being explored?
• What are the big questions being asked?
• This is where the current links to journals and science sources may be of use.
Summary
References
• Part of your written work; presented in the proper APA format. Three primary
sources. Video or audio references may be used in addition to your 3 primary
references.
• A primary source of material must be more than a page or so; using a short
paragraph as a short-cut to a reference quota will not count.
Personal Reflection
• Double check that all material is original and obtained from reputable sources.
• Don’t be afraid to use pictures, graphics, cartoons, or video links, but make sure that
any images or video are properly credited.
I expect you to be creative in this work and to see your personalities and your
engagement with the concepts of your topic.
Resources/References:
Of course, I do not expect you to replicate the same material from the lessons or the
articles (read or to be read in the following weeks), but they are a good starting point as
you begin your research (see Optional Resources under Course Resources).
Acceptable Sources:
• Books, Magazines, Journals, Newspapers, etc., from the Humber Library or any
other library.
• Scientific Sites (Universities, Colleges, Dedicated sites, etc)
• Some of the links provided under Project Resources.
• News Stories from Science sites.
• Lessons and Primary Readings may be used in addition to your 3 primary
references.
• Optional Resources & Activities.
• Optional Readings.
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• Documentaries that are not covered in our principle lessons … these are listed in the
Critical Path. These may be used in addition to your 3 primary references. Same
goes for audio files.
• Avoid questionable pseudoscientific sites, self-published “experts” with nonscientific agendas or standard publicly edited sites such as Wikipedia (unless you
clear it with me). Marks will be removed if these are used.
Your research must be based on a minimum of THREE (3) substantial sources of
material; eg, as many articles as you like, a science website, etc.
Cite your sources properly!
Projects or sections of projects that are copied from other sources without
reference will not be evaluated and may be the basis for further academic penalty.
If a project is a rewritten work of another class member, both parties will be
subject to penalty.
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TAKE-HOME ASSIGNMENTS:
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY CHECKLIST
& ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Students and Faculty in the Department of Liberal Studies are proud of their commitment to
Academic Integrity – i.e., a commitment to the values of “honesty, trust, fairness, respect,
and responsibility … plus the courage to act on them even in the face of adversity.”1
To help you live up to this commitment, it is advised that you do the following as
necessary (double-click the box to add an ‘x’ checkmark):
Review “Avoiding Plagiarism: A Quick Reference Guide.”
Use quotation marks and provide in-text citations to show where you have borrowed
someone else’s exact words.
Provide in-text citations to show where you have summarized someone else’s idea(s) with a
paraphrase that is very close to the original wording.
Provide a References list that includes all sources (e.g., websites, books, journals, etc.) that
you have consulted when writing your assignment.
Ask your Professor if you have any questions about Academic Integrity (or anything else
related to the assignment).
Seek help from the Learning Centre if you have questions about how to cite, quote, or
paraphrase your sources: http://liberalarts.humber.ca/about/learning- resources/writingcentre.html
Consult the Humber Library if you have questions about how to cite, quote, or paraphrase
your sources: http://library.humber.ca/copyright-students
Read and sign the Academic Integrity Acknowledgement below and submit it with your
assignment.
Academic Integrity Acknowledgement
By signing below, I acknowledge the following:
• I have read the checklist above.
• I understand the requirements of Academic Integrity as definedabove.
• I have completed this evaluation (assignment or test) independently without the use of any
unauthorized aids or other unauthorized help.
Name (Please print!)
Signature (you can use “Draw with Touch” in Word)
Student Number _ Date ___________________
1 Fishman, T. (Ed.). (n.d.). The Fundamental Values of Academic Integrity (2nd ed.). Clemson, South Carolina: International
Center for Academic Integrity/Clemson University. www.academicintegrity.org/icai/assets/Revised_FV_2014.pdf Retrieved 05
May 2016. Take-Home Assignments: AI Checklist & Acknowledgement. 2016-2017 FINAL DRAFT
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Project/Mark Breakdown
Component
Note: Projects or sections of projects that are copied from other
sources without reference will not be evaluated and may be the basis
for further academic penalty. If a project is a rewritten work of another
class member, both parties will be subject to penalty.
Mark
Obtained
Maximum
Mark
Deadline Tasks
• Picked Topic /1
• Submitted Information Sources /1
• Submitted First Draft of Project /1 (must be significant amount of work; > 50%)
3
Project Presentation & Structure
Unsatisfactory (0-1)
• Different sections are disjointed; lack of cohesion.
• No continuity between sections.
• Aesthetically unappealing.
Average (1.5-2)
• Functional and adequate organization.
• Different sections are generally cohesive.
• Adequate continuity between sections.
• Aesthetically acceptable, but there is room for improvement.
Excellent (2.5-3)
• Organization is professional.
• Continuity and flow between sections is outstanding.
• Aesthetically appealing and inviting.
• Creative, original, and entertaining; student’s perspective and voice
apparent.
3
Content & Comprehension
Unsatisfactory (0-2.5)
• Content is sparse and disorganized.
• No effort made in research, or minimal understanding of the research.
• Regurgitation and rewording of source material; vagueness.
• Frequent grammar or spelling errors; minimum word count not met.
• Reference source: 1 or less.
• Poor citation or citation missing.
Average (3-4.5)
• Content is adequate.
• Adequate research, explanation & understanding.
• One or two spelling or grammatical errors; minimum word count met.
• Reference sources: 2 different sources or less.
• Adequate citation.
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Excellent (5-6)
• Complete and in-depth content.
• Literate explanation based on excellent research, with clarity & insight.
• Goes beyond minimal criteria; provides other interesting information.
• Excellent grammar and spelling; word count met.
• Reference sources: at least 3 different sources.
• Proper citation; footnotes or parenthetical.
• Creative, original, and entertaining; student’s perspective and voice
apparent.
Personal Reflection
Unsatisfactory (0-1)
• No effort made in expressing insights.
• Vagueness.
• Minimum word count not met.
• Frequent grammar or spelling errors.
• Key questions not answered.
Average (1.5-2)
• Adequate effort made in expressing insights.
• Some vagueness; adequate explanation.
• Minimum word count met.
• Two or three spelling or grammatical errors.
• Some key questions answered.
Excellent (2.5-3)
• Excellent effort made in expressing insights.
• Literate explanation, with clarity and insight.
• Word count met.
• Excellent grammar and spelling.
• All key questions answered.
• Goes beyond minimal criteria and provides other interesting
information.
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Late Penalty
• For projects submitted past the due date, a late penalty of 3 marks
per day will be applied. This means that any submission that is five
days late will be marked as zero.
Total 15
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