About Information Fluency And Academic Integrity

Students are expected to understand how to express themselves clearly while maintaining intellectual credibility. Because of human nature's need to take the easier route, the challenge is enormous. Our century has been gifted with a plethora of information-gathering materials. However, the students are forced to choose between simply copying the material and presenting it as their own or going the difficult route of doing their own job. Several authors have contributed to this subject. The following books have been written on this topic.In 2004, the book was out. The book has remained relevant to date due to its clear and straightforward explanation of academic integrity. The book has updated hundreds of examples and has added many media sources. The book is up to date for use by student in ensuring academic integrity.Being in college, the book speaks to me directly in a language that I can fathom. The author narrows down the whole concept academic integrity to three principles. The student should only say that a piece of work belongs to them only if they actually did it, when one rely on somebody else’s work they should cite it, and one should present research material fairly and truthfully. These guiding principles for the integral part of being articulate while ensuring academic integrity.The author of the book is renowned professor and director of undergraduate studies at the University of Chicago. The author is qualified to tackle this subject since he has also written three other books on a similar subject. The book was published by University of Chicago in 2008.The author refers his information from Chicago guides and manuals. The book has no yet been reviewed. However, the author has written the book with all liberty. The tone is unbiased. This evidenced by tackling of real issues like take home exams (Lipson, 2008). He says that one should cite even if it is an exam as long us one used somebody else work.The entire book focuses on teaching students ways of maintaining academic integrity. The purpose is clear right from page one where the author unveil the heart of what he wants to talk about. The author clearly states the facts that should be adopted by illustrations on where they apply.Teaching to Avoid Plagiarism: How to Promote Good Source Use by Diane PecorariThis source was first published 2013 by McGraw-Hill education (UK). The author introduces the book by rhetorical question that trigger the mind of student. The question intrigue one to reflect on some obvious but complex details about plagiarism. Author asks why we sometimes feel not to give credit to a source. She address the cause difficulty to give credit and later explain why it is necessary.The source targets tutors of institutions but the explanation has been made easier for a student to comprehend. The content of the source address my topic in detail through illustration of the common mistakes that students make. The ideas of the book are well outlined in a manner that makes the source to stand out.The author is an English tutor for academic studies at Oxford university language center. The author of this source has credible information given that the epicenter of her career revolves around literature. The university which she is a tutor champions great authors a fact that furthers her credibility. The book has not yet received any review. However, the approach of this source tackle the modern issue of using electronic sources to check for plagiarism. The source indicates that the merits of using electronic tools also have some defects that limit their use. The source urges the students to learn to write cited work and generating that of their own. The source provides email address which is [email protected]. The link provided by the source is functional. The link is www.openup.co.uk.The source cites it content from renowned authors. I personally agree with content of the book since it is in tandem with my prior knowledge. The author is liberal since she approaches the information through rhetorical questions.The books purpose is to inform, to teach, and to sell. The book is rich in knowledge but the author is displays on a part of it. This signal that she wants to sell. The facts of the book are organized objectively. The author has personal biasness since she suggest that in order for student to be articulate, they must be mature (Pecorari, 2013). A point which I differ with.The Complete Guide to Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism By Colin NevilleThe source was published in 2010 by McGraw-Hill Education publishers. The book main focus is to deal with the shock of referencing. Some students just fear to reference due to thought of complexity. The source targets the students. The author of the source has worked as a lecturer and has acted as student advisor for more than twenty years. The author is a specialist advisor in the University of Bradford. The education history of the author qualify him to write this source.The source cites it content from renowned authors. I personally agree with content of the book since it is in tandem with my knowledge. The author is liberal since she approaches the information through looking at the weakness of the student.The book has not yet received any review. However, the approach of this source tackle the modern issue of using electronic sources to check for plagiarism. . The source provides email address which is [email protected]. The link provided by the source is functional. The link is www.openup.co.uk.ReferencesLipson, C. (2008). Doing honest work in college: How to prepare citations, avoid plagiarism,and achieve real academic success. University of Chicago Press.Neville, C. (2010). The complete guide to referencing and avoiding plagiarism. McGraw-HillEducation (UK).Pecorari, D. (2013). Teaching to avoid plagiarism: How to promote good source use.McGraw-Hill Education (UK).