Paraphrase or Plagiarism?
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Paraphrase or Plagiarism?" is written for 7th Grade (Ages 12-13), and it covers Common Core W.7.8. A 6th grader who is already steady on informative writing can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
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7th grade grammar worksheet: judge each writer's sentence about sea otters as paraphrase, plagiarism or needs citation. Answer key included. Part of our research and citations informative writing collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Use the topic narrowing sheet first, then the note taking and paraphrase pages while students research. Pull out the credibility checklist and Works Cited sheet when they choose and cite sources.
What students will practice
- Students will define paraphrase, plagiarism and needs citation from the box.
- Students will judge sentences by Lucia, Hana, Diego and Amara and explain each choice.
- Students will write their own paraphrase of a source and name its author.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Writing · 7th Grade
Standard: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
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FAQ
How do I use this research and citations worksheet?
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Use the topic narrowing sheet first, then the note taking and paraphrase pages while students research. Pull out the credibility checklist and Works Cited sheet when they choose and cite sources.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Judge each writer's sentence about sea otters as paraphrase, plagiarism or needs citation. The directions on the page read: Read the source and the 3 definitions. For each writer, circle Paraphrase, Plagiarism, or Needs citation. On the 2 lines, explain your choice. An answer key is included.
Can I use this research and citations worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade informative writing, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
How do you paraphrase a source?
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Keep the source's meaning but use your own words and sentence structure, and name the author and title. Paraphrase Research Notes in Your Own Words gives sources on reef coral, printing, glaciers and the Erie Canal to restate.
How do you know if a source is credible?
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Check the author's expertise, the publisher, the date, the purpose, the evidence and whether other sources agree. Source Credibility Checklist for Two Sources lays these out so students can compare two sources side by side.
How do you take research notes without plagiarizing?
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Put exact words in quotation marks and paraphrase everything else, and record the source number for each note. Research Notes With Quote and Paraphrase Columns has five columns for this.
Which sheets here have answer keys?
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4 of the 7 do: Narrow a Topic From Broad to Specific, Paraphrase or Plagiarism?, Build a Works Cited Page and Paraphrase Research Notes in Your Own Words. The three tools are for students' own research.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 7th Grade |
| Subject | Grammar & Writing |
| Topic | Informative Writing |
| Standard | W.7.8 |
| Pages | 2 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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