Reading Work Sample
Vale Middle School –– What is Plagiarism?
Notes on my thoughts,
an author this way:
reactions and questions as I
read:
Smith, Hazel B. "All About Giraffes." 2005.
But your most important guide on sourcing is your teacher. Different teachers will
have different rules. If you're confused, ask questions to make sure you understand
what your teacher expects. And if you write something really great about sharks or
any other topic, maybe someday someone will be quoting you in a report!
Reviewed by: Steven Dowshen, MD; Date reviewed: May 2008
Dowshen, Steven. “What is Plagiarism.” 2008. Available at
1. If you were trying to summarize this article for someone who had not read it, what would you say about
it?
2. What message is the author hoping to convey in this selection?
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