Social websites are latest sources for plagiarized material

Teacher proper citation. Educators can instruct students on how to take what they have learned from their sources and either summarize, paraphrase or quote it.

Use technology to address a digital problem. Educators can teach students digital literacy by investing in tools and technologies that flag potential plagiarism.

Create teachable moments. Educators can teach plagiarism before it occurs. Demonstrating educational tools to students at the beginning of the semester or school year can deter students from improper research, citation, and writing practices.

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Originally from Seattle, Jenna graduated from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. At USC, she studied in the Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism, where she earned her B.A. in broadcast journalism and minored in peace & conflict studies. Her favorite eSchool stories to cover are those involving personalized learning or social media. In addition to her work at eSchool, Jenna also works with the news team at Citadel Radio.

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