Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism Academic DishonestyAcademic dishonesty includes cheating, plagiarism, and any attempt to obtain credit for academic work through fraudulent, deceptive, or dishonest means. Below is a list of some forms academic dishonesty may take. Using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information, or study aids in any academic exerciseSubmitting work previously submitted in another course without the consent of the instructorSitting for an examination by surrogate or acting as a surrogateRepresenting the words, ideas, or work of another as one’s own in any academic exerciseConducting any act that defrauds the academic process PlagiarismPlagiarism is the presentation of someone else’s ideas or work as one’s own. As such, plagiarism constitutes fraud or theft. If an instructor determines there is sufficient evidence of academic dishonesty on the part of a student, the instructor may exercise one or more of the following options:
Literacyhead - Reading and Writing Lessons Using Visual Art How Strong was the League? The main strength of the League was that it had been set up by the Treaty of Versailles, and agreed by everybody at the conference. When, later, many people started to criticise and attack the Treaty, this was also a major weakness. 1. Organisation One of the biggest weaknesses was that the Organisation of the League was a muddle. The different parts of the League were supposed to act together; but in a crisis, no-one could agree. 2. Forty-two countries joined the League at the start. . Britain and France were the main members, helped by Italy and Japan; they were quite powerful countries. A critical weakness was that the most powerful countries in the world were not members. 3. The League hoped that it could influence countries to 'do the right thing' by: The 'moral power' of the League lay in the League's Covenant, especially Articles 10-17, in which members promised to keep the peace. The Three Powers of the League 1. 2. 3. Source A
The WWW Virtual Library Creating a Thesis Statement Summary: This resource provides tips for creating a thesis statement and examples of different types of thesis statements. Contributors:Elyssa Tardiff, Allen BrizeeLast Edited: 2014-02-10 10:44:43 Tips for Writing Your Thesis Statement 1. Determine what kind of paper you are writing: An analytical paper breaks down an issue or an idea into its component parts, evaluates the issue or idea, and presents this breakdown and evaluation to the audience.An expository (explanatory) paper explains something to the audience.An argumentative paper makes a claim about a topic and justifies this claim with specific evidence. If you are writing a text that does not fall under these three categories (e.g., a narrative), a thesis statement somewhere in the first paragraph could still be helpful to your reader. 2. 3. 4. Thesis Statement Examples Example of an analytical thesis statement: The paper that follows should: Example of an expository (explanatory) thesis statement:
The World-Wide Web Virtual Library: Neuroscience (Biosciences) Conclusions What this handout is about This handout will explain the functions of conclusions, offer strategies for writing effective ones, help you evaluate conclusions you’ve drafted, and suggest approaches to avoid. About conclusions Introductions and conclusions can be difficult to write, but they’re worth investing time in. Just as your introduction acts as a bridge that transports your readers from their own lives into the “place” of your analysis, your conclusion can provide a bridge to help your readers make the transition back to their daily lives. Your conclusion is your chance to have the last word on the subject. Your conclusion can go beyond the confines of the assignment. Your conclusion should make your readers glad they read your paper. Strategies for writing an effective conclusion One or more of the following strategies may help you write an effective conclusion. Play the “So What” Game. Strategies to avoid Four kinds of ineffective conclusions Works consulted All quotations are from:
THE BRAIN FROM TOP TO BOTTOM Our most powerful motivations come from behaviours that have proven beneficial to our species from an evolutionary standpoint. have thus evolved to give us pleasure when we engage in these behaviours. The brain has two major pathways that help to : the reward circuit, which is part of the medial forebrain bundle (MFB); and the punishment circuit, or periventricular system (PVS). Both the MFB, through the desire/action/satisfaction cycle, and the PVS, through the successful fight or flight response, lead the organism to behave in a way that preserves its homeostasis. Together, they form the behavioural approach system (BAS). Opposing the BAS is the , characterized by Henri Laborit in the early 1970s. Under natural conditions, the BIS is activated when we observe that our actions will be ineffective. For example, consider a small mammal in the middle of a field who suddenly sees a bird of prey flying overhead.
10 Steps to Writing an Essay -- Step 8: The Conclusion Recap your main idea If your essay was long and complex, sometimes difficult to follow, in the conclusion you'll want to recap your ideas in a clear, summarizing manner. You want your readers to understand the message you intended to communicate. However, if your essay was short and simple, don't insult your readers by restating at length the ideas they already understand. Leave a memorable impression It's not enough just to restate your main ideas -- if you only did that and then ended your essay, your conclusion would be flat and boring. giving a thought-provoking quotation describing a powerful image talking about consequences or implications stating what action needs to be done ending on an interesting twist of thought explaining why the topic is important Keep it short Keep your conclusion short, probably ten lines or less, and avoid fluff. Examples of Real Conclusions 1. --Lorraine Chittock, Cairo Cats 2. --Orientalism, Edward Said 3. --"Charles Dickens," George Orwell 4. 5. 6.
Brain mechanisms of Freudian repression – Neurophilosophy More than 100 years ago, Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, proposed a mechanism called repression, whereby desires and impulses are actively pushed into the unconscious mind. For Freud, repression was a defence mechanism - the repressed memories are often traumatic in nature, but, although hidden, they continue to exert an effect on behaviour. Many of Freud's theories have long since been discredited, but they remain influential to this day. Repression in particular has proven to be extremely controversial. Nevertheless, we now know that unwanted memories can indeed be actively forgotten, and some of the brain mechanisms underlying voluntary memory suppression have been identified. There are a number of reasons why one might want to prevent memories from entering consciousness. The new study, carried out in Karl Heinz-Bäuml's laboratory in the Department of Experimental Psychology at Regensburg University, builds on these initial findings. Related:
Writing Effective Conclusions Writing Effective Conclusions (printable version here) A conclusion provides a thoughtful end to a piece of writing; unfortunately, many conclusions in college-level papers are little more than summaries of what has already been said. Here are a few tips to make conclusions more interesting. You may wish to check with your professor about specific recommendations in your field of study; many fields have specific formats for conclusions and other parts of essays, research reports, and experiments. The points below are most applicable to papers in the humanities: Avoid: Ending with a rephrased thesis statement that contains no substantive changes. Conclude an essay with one or more of the following: Include a brief summary of the paper's main points. Try to refer to the introductory paragraph, either with key words or parallel concepts and images. Back to 'First Drafts' Writer's Web | Writing Center | Make an Appointment | Library Copyright Info
Does researching casual marijuana use cause brain abnormalities? In reading the news yesterday I came across multiple reports claiming that even casually smoking marijuana can change your brain. I usually don’t pay much attention to such articles; I’ve never smoked a joint in my life. In fact, I’ve never even smoked a cigarette. So even though as a scientist I’ve been interested in cannabis from the molecular biology point of view, and as a citizen from a legal point of view, the issues have not been personal. However reading a USA Today article about the paper, I noticed that the principal investigator Hans Breiter was claiming to be a psychiatrist and mathematician. J.M. This is quite possibly the worst paper I’ve read all year (as some of my previous blog posts show I am saying something with this statement). 1. First of all, the study has a very small sample size, with only 20 “cases” (marijuana users), a fact that is important to keep in mind in what follows. 2. Figure 1c. Table 4. The fact that there are multiple columns is also problematic. 3.
English Homonyms English Homonyms The following is a list of English homonyms. A homonym is a pair, sometimes a triplet, of words that have different spellings and the same pronunciation. This page was last updated on February 19, 2007. Disputed Homonyms A number of readers have emailed me to dispute the listing of a number of words in this list. Do you know a homonym that's not here? nsalway@cableregina.com Return to Nigel's Eclectic Homepage How curiosity changes the brain to enhance learning -- ScienceDaily The more curious we are about a topic, the easier it is to learn information about that topic. New research publishing online October 2 in the Cell Press journal Neuron provides insights into what happens in our brains when curiosity is piqued. The findings could help scientists find ways to enhance overall learning and memory in both healthy individuals and those with neurological conditions. "Our findings potentially have far-reaching implications for the public because they reveal insights into how a form of intrinsic motivation -- curiosity -- affects memory. These findings suggest ways to enhance learning in the classroom and other settings," says lead author Dr. Matthias Gruber, of University of California at Davis. For the study, participants rated their curiosity to learn the answers to a series of trivia questions. The study revealed three major findings. The findings could have implications for medicine and beyond.