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I like your positive-constructive terms very much Janette, and your suggestions Liz, which make good sense. Is 'Academic Integrity' too broad? I like broader terms that can holistically encompass the notions of enquiry and thinking behind the reading and the writing. I've used the title 'Originality and Plagiarism: standing on the shoulders of giants', but may consider a variation without the P word another time! I've always begun by interrogating poor practice, but gratifyingly found that participants have a great appetite for good practice. This could be a slightly negative approach, but it has seemed to have the effect of people making their own journey in the session through the 'dark matter' to the light! Eloïse Eloïse Sentito | Learning Development | Learning Support & Wellbeing Room 102, 3 Endsleigh Place | Plymouth University | Drake Circus | Plymouth | PL4 8AA Tel: 01752 587752 | Working days: Mon-Thurs [LD-smaller]<http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/learn> -----Original Message----- From: learning development in higher education network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Austin, Elizabeth M Sent: 01 August 2013 14:02 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Better name for plagiarism prevention Hi Janette I agree with you that the word 'plagiarism' in a workshop title is very unfortunate. As you point out, the whole focus then seems to be on 'what not to do' i.e. all about warnings and finger-wagging. So when asked by Departments here to run 'plagiarism' workshops, I get them to agree to a half day session on 'Ethical and effective use of sources'. We look at the whole complex issue of what 'reading to write' is about in relation to academic assignments. An explanation of 'plagiarism' is slotted in to the middle of the session, so that we can avoid either start or finishing with it. Best Liz Austin University Skills Centre Essex university -----Original Message----- From: learning development in higher education network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Janette Myers Sent: 01 August 2013 09:45 To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Subject: Better name for plagiarism prevention Dear All I've been giving this some thought as I'm revamping our materials, and have trawled what happens in other universities. I was hoping that you could give me your opinion on what I've come up with. I'm concerned that in trying not to use negative terms and trying to convey that it's a tiny part of academic writing I'm in danger of not being clear to students what the material is about. So I thought Writing with Integrity as an overall title that I educate people into and plagiarism awareness as a neutral term to make sure everyone knows what I'm talking about. What do you think? Please point out any unintended consequences T Thanks Janette This email and any files with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the recipient to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient then copying, distribution or other use of the information contained is strictly prohibited and you should not rely on it. If you have received this email in error please let the sender know immediately and delete it from your system(s). Internet emails are not necessarily secure. While we take every care, Plymouth University accepts no responsibility for viruses and it is your responsibility to scan emails and their attachments. Plymouth University does not accept responsibility for any changes made after it was sent. Nothing in this email or its attachments constitutes an order for goods or services unless accompanied by an official order form.