Definition of Plagiarism: How to Recognize Plagiarism, School of Education, Indiana University at Bloomington

Definition of Plagiarism: How to Recognize Plagiarism, School of Education, Indiana University at Bloomington:  Although the examples given are written using college level material, by looking at the format used to properly cite your work, it is easy to spot when students cite sources properly and when their writing would be considered plagiarism.

Take a look at the examples given and see if you can spot improperly cited work that would get students into trouble by taking the short online quiz!

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Share Book Recommendations With Your Friends, Join Book Clubs, Answer Trivia

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Melinda Taub Visits Random Buzzers

Melinda Taub Visits Random Buzzers: "About the Author: Melinda is a writer and stuff in New York City. She's the author of Still Star-Crossed, which is a young adult novel forthcoming from Random House, and also a ton of comedy videos and things. She's been a contributor to the Onion News Network and Billy On The Street." 'via Blog this' Learn more about Melinda's books and read reviews and excerpts from some new books!

15 Common Writing Mistakes - Writers Write

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Poetry Foundation - Newsletter

Poetry Foundation - Newsletter: " Lost at Sea Why shipwrecks have engaged the poetic imagination for centuries."

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Stacey Jay Visits Random Buzzers

Stacey Jay Visits Random Buzzers: "#DashnerArmy Logo Contest! Dashner Army! Want to win a signed copy of upcoming book The Eye of Minds and chat on the phone with James Dashner? You're in luck! We wanted to celebrate our pride in being part of the Dashner Army and the upcoming release of The Eye of Minds, so we figured we'd ask you, the fans, to design our logo! Submit your logo by July 25th! Read more about the contest here!" 'via Blog this'

Brother, Brother | Clay Carmichael | Macmillan

Brother, Brother | Clay Carmichael | Macmillan: 'via Blog this'  Looking for a good summer read? 
The day his grandmother dies, seventeen-year-old Billy “Brother” Grace discovers that he has a twin who has recently made headlines by nearly overdosing on drugs. His twin also happens to be the son of a powerful senator. His newly discovered family may not be all that interested in a cheery reunion, but Brother is determined to get answers. When he arrives on the secluded island off the coast of North Carolina where the senator and his family live, sparks will fly, old resentments will be released, and secrets revealed. Part coming-of-age story, part love story, Clay Carmichael's Brother, Brother is a book about finding out that who you are and where you come from aren't necessarily the same thing.

Lissa Price Visits Random Buzzers

Lissa Price Visits Random Buzzers: "bout the Author: Lissa Price has studied photography and writing, but the world has turned out to be her greatest teacher. She has walked with elephants in Botswana, swum with penguins in the Galápagos, and stood on a field at sunset amid a thousand nomads in Gujarat, India. " Read more on the Random Buzzer's website!  'via Blog this'

A. J. Paquette Visits Random Buzzers

A. J. Paquette Visits Random Buzzers: "Next week A. J. Paquette joins us to tell us all about her book, Paradox! Have a question for A. J.? Post it here!" 'via Blog this'

ISEF: Enter the Competition

ISEF: Enter the Competition: "The Future – Powered by Fiction Submissions are now being accepted! In collaboration with the Society for Science & the Public, ASU’s Center for Science and the Imagination and the Intel Foundation, the Tomorrow Project is announcing an innovative fiction competition geared at 13-25 year olds worldwide, asking them to contribute science fiction stories, essays, comics and videos to explore the kind of futures we want to work toward together." 'via Blog this'

16 Apps That Motivate Kids to Read

16 Apps That Motivate Kids to Read: " Apps For Middle School and High School " 'via Blog this'

Middle school kids might also enjoy the Mad Libs app!  Check these out and start reading today!

Tessa Gratton Visits Random Buzzers

Tessa Gratton Visits Random Buzzers: "About the Author: Tessa Gratton has wanted to be a paleontologist or a wizard since she was seven. She was too impatient to hunt dinosaurs, but is still searching for someone to teach her magic. After traveling the world with her military family, she acquired a BA (and the important parts of an MA) in Gender Studies, then settled down in Kansas with her partner, her cats, and her mutant dog. Read Tessa's full bio!"

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What Kids Are Reading, In School And Out : Monkey See : NPR

What Kids Are Reading, In School And Out : Monkey See : NPR:  Are the books you read challenging enough?  What do you think?

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World Wide Words: What's in word?

Do you ever wonder about the origins of some of the words you hear?  I heard the word "jiggery-pokery" the other day, and in thinking about it some more tonight, decided to google it.  Here's what I found:

World Wide Words: Jiggery-pokery: "Jiggery-pokery It’s not so much found these days, though it is a delightful word for describing underhand practices or dishonest manipulation of individuals for personal profit. People also mean by it some form of trickery"

Click the link to read more about the origins of jiggery-pokery and exactly why it is so fun to say!(...and you can find out what a double dactyl is while you are at it!)
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Lewis Carroll (Author of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass)

Lewis Carroll (Author of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass): Read reviews of Carroll's works and get recommendations for other books to read based on what you've read and enjoyed!

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Lewis Carroll Quotes - BrainyQuote

Lewis Carroll Quotes - BrainyQuote: "Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end; then stop. Lewis Carroll "  This and many other quotes by Lewis Carroll can be found at the BrainyQuote website!

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Lewis Carroll- Poets.org - Poetry, Poems, Bios & More

Lewis Carroll- Poets.org - Poetry, Poems, Bios & More: "Renowned Victorian author Lewis Carroll was born Charles Lutwidge Dodgson on January 27, 1832, in Daresbury, Cheshire, England. The son of a clergyman, Carroll was the third child born to a family of eleven children. From a very early age he entertained himself and his family by performing magic tricks and marionette shows, and by writing poetry for his homemade newspapers."

This webpage has links to other poems and related prose.  You may enjoy the writing of Edward Lear, too!

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Lewis Carroll « Lewis Carroll Society of North America

Lewis Carroll « Lewis Carroll Society of North America: Links on this page include other literary works by Lewis Carroll, math/logic/puzzles/games, and more!

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Poetry Foundation - Newsletter

Poetry Foundation - Newsletter: 'via Blog this'  Check out the Poem of the day, tips for writing your own poem and the new digital version of Poetry Magazine for iPads!

Official Site of the Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site and Interpretive Center

Official Site of the Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site and Interpretive Center: "In 1819, Walt Whitman was born at a farmhouse in West Hills built by his father circa 1810. The Birthplace was restored in 2001 and it is a fine example of native Long Island craftsmanship. The Birthplace is the only NYS Historic Site on Long Island listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1998, the White House Millennium Council named it an "American Treasure." In 2007, the Walt Whitman Trail, which begins at the Birthplace, was designated a National Recreational Trail by the US Dept. of the Interior."

You can see photos of Whitman's home and learn more about his life at this site!

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