American International University- Bangladesh (AIUB)

Faculty of Engineering (EEE)

Course Name: Introduction to Engineering Study Course Code: EEE 3107

Semester: Summer 2018 Sec: C4
Faculty: DR.M.Tanseer Ali

Assignment No: 1
Assignment Title: Plagiarism Checking

Student Name: Iftekhar Hasan Student ID: 19-40002-1

Submission Date: 10th March, 2019 Due Date: 6th March, 2019

Marking Rubrics (to be filled by Faculty)

Proficient Good Acceptable Unacceptable Secured
Category
[4] [3] [2] [1] Marks
All Plagiarized Plagiarized Contents to Almost half of the Very few of the
Contents to be be considered are Plagiarized Contents to Plagiarized Contents to
Identification of
considered are clearly clearly identified, but be considered are be considered are
Plagiarized
identified, delivering not stated the relevant clearly identified. clearly identified.
Contents
relevant cause or type cause or type of
of plagiarism. plagiarism.
Specific position Specific position Specific position Specific position
(perspective, (perspective, (perspective, (perspective,
hypothesis) is thesis/hypothesis) hypothesis) hypothesis) is stated,
imaginative, considers the acknowledges different but is simplistic and
considering the complexities of an sides of an issue. obvious.
complexities of an issue. Others’ points of
issue. Limits of view and assumptions
Student’s
position (perspective, are acknowledged
position
hypothesis) are within position
acknowledged. Others’ (perspective,
points of view and hypothesis).
assumptions are
synthesized within
position (perspective,
hypothesis).
Conclusions and Conclusion is logically Conclusion is logically Conclusion is
related outcomes tied to a range of tied to information inconsistently tied to
(consequences and information, including (because information some of the
Conclusions and
implications) are opposing viewpoints; is chosen to fit the information discussed;
related outcomes
logical and reflect related outcomes desired conclusion); related outcomes
(implications and
student’s informed (consequences and some related outcomes (consequences and
consequences)
evaluation and ability implications) are (consequences and implications) are
to place evidence. identified clearly. implications) are not oversimplified.
clear.
No Apparent NA NA NA
Plagiarism
Plagiarism
Assignment is Assignment is Assignment is Assignment is
Timeliness submitted in due time. submitted within a submitted after a week submitted after two
week of due time. of due time. weeks of due time.
Total Marks
Comments:
(Out of 20):
 Introduction to Engineering Study

Item 1
In the case below, the original source material is given along with a sample of student work. Determine the type of plagiarism, explain
the why considered as plagiarism and how it can be fixed?
Original Source Material Student Version

Learning is a complex set of processes that may vary A learning theory is made up of "a set of constructs
according to the developmental level of the learner, the linking observed changes in performance with what is
nature of the task, and the context in which the learning is thought to bring about those changes". Because learning
to occur. As already indicated, no one theory can capture processes vary based on the readiness of learners, the
all the variables involved in learning. nature of tasks, and the learning contexts, one sole
Reference 1 learning theory cannot explain all phenomenon involved
Gredler, M. E. (2001). Learning and instruction: Theory in learning.
into practice (4th Ed.). Upper Saddle, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
Original Source Material 2
A learning theory, therefore, comprises a set of constructs
linking observed changes in performance with what is
thought to bring about those changes.
Reference 2
Driscoll, M. P. (2000). Psychology of learning for
instruction (2nd Ed.). Needham Heights, MA: Allyn &
Bacon.

Item 2
In the case below, the original source material is given along with a sample of student work. Determine the type of plagiarism, explain
the why considered as plagiarism and how it can be fixed?
Original Source Material Student Version

The study demonstrated that the DGBL (Digital Game-
Based Learning) approach was both more effective in
promoting students’ knowledge of computer memory
concepts and more motivational for students than the non-
gaming approach.
Reference 1
Papastergiou, M. (2009). Digital game-based learning in
high school computer science education: Impact on
educational effectiveness and student motivation.
Computers & Education, 52(1), 1-12.
Original Source Material 2
Place learning activities and academic content within the
video game’s fictional and entertainment context,
maintaining a balance between fun and learning.
Reference 2
Featherstone, G., Aston, H., & Houghton, E.
(2013). Game-based learning: latest evidence and future
directions. Slough: NFER.
Papastergiou in [1] revealed that “DGBL (Digital Game-
Based Learning) approach was both more effective in
promoting students’ knowledge of computer memory
concepts and more motivational for students than the non-
gaming approach”.  However to make an effective
educational game, one needs to maintain balance between
pedagogical requirements and fun-factors embedded in
games.
Reference
[1] Papastergiou, M., “Digital game-based learning in high
school computer science education”.

Item 3
In the case below, the original source material is given along with a sample of student work. Determine the type of plagiarism error,
explain the why considered as plagiarism and how it can be fixed?
Original Source Material
The study demonstrated that the DGBL (Digital Game-
Based Learning) approach was both more effective in
promoting students’ knowledge of computer memory
concepts and more motivational for students than the non-
gaming approach.
Reference 1
Papastergiou, M. (2009). Digital game-based learning in
high school computer science education: Impact on
educational effectiveness and student motivation.
Computers & Education, 52(1), 1-12.
Original Source Material 2
... the designs need to balance pedagogical requirements
with an elusive fun-factor, with the second aspect being an
issue even in the high-profile entertainment industry.
Reference 2
Moreno-Ger, P., Burgos, D., Martínez-Ortiz, I., Sierra, J.
L., & Fernández-Manjón, B. (2008). Educational game
design for online education. Computers in Human
Behavior, 24(6), 2530-2540.
Item 4
In the case below, the original source material is given along with a sample of student work. Determine the type of plagiarism error,
explain the why considered as plagiarism and how it can be fixed?
Original Source Material
The term instructional design refers to the systematic and
reflective process of translating principles of learning and
instruction into plans for instructional materials, activities,
information resources, and evaluation. An instructional
designer is somewhat like an engineer.
Reference 1
Smith, P.L, & Ragan, T.J.(1999).Instructional design 2nd
ed. Columbus,OH:Merrill
Original Source Material 2
First, learning from a given program will be promoted in
direct proportion to its implementation of first principles.
Second, first principles of instruction can be implemented
in any delivery system or using any instructional
architecture.
Reference 2
Merrill, M. D. (2002). First principles of instruction.
Educational Technology Research and Development,
50(3), 43 - 59.
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Student Version
Papastergiou in [1] revealed that “DGBL (Digital Game-
Based Learning) approach was both more effective in
promoting students’ knowledge of computer memory
concepts”.  The DGBL approach is superior to the non-
gaming approach in terms of motivating students.
However the game designs need to balance pedagogical
requirements with an elusive fun-factor, with the second
aspect being an issue even in the high-profile
entertainment industry.
Reference
[1] Papastergiou, M. (2009). Digital game-based learning
in high school computer science education: Impact on
educational effectiveness and student motivation.
Computers & Education, 52(1), 1-12.
Student Version
Instructional design theories are design oriented and
describe what instructional methods should be used in
what situation to best achieve desired goals. Instructional
design implies a reflective process of translating principles
of learning and instruction into plans. For instance, Merrill
identified the First Principles of Instruction by analyzing a
variety of design theories and models and claims   learning
from a given program will be promoted in direct
proportion to its implementation of first principles. [1]
References
[1] Merrill, M. D. (2002). First principles of instruction.
Educational Technology Research and Development,
50(3), 43 - 59.
[2] Smith, P.L, & Ragan, T.J.(1999).Instructional design
2nd ed. Columbus,OH:Merrill
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Item 5
In the case below, the original source material is given along with a sample of student work. Determine the type of plagiarism error,
explain the why considered as plagiarism and how it can be fixed?
Original Source Material Student Version

No deep learning takes place unless learners make an
extended commitment of self. Learning a new domain,
whether it be physics or furniture-making, requires the
learner to take on a new identity: to make a commitment
to see and value work and the world in the ways in which
good physicists or good furniture makers do.
Reference 1
Gee, J. P. (2005). Semiotic social spaces and affinity
spaces. Beyond communities of practice language power
and social context, 214-232.
Original Source Material 2
Constructionism --the N word as opposed to the V word--
shares constructivism's connotation of learning as
"building knowledge structures" irrespective of the
circumstances of the learning. It then adds the idea that
this happens especially felicitously in a context where the
learner is consciously engaged in constructing a public
entity, whether it's a sand castle on the beach or a theory
of the universe.
Reference 2
Papert, S., & Harel, I. (1991). Situating constructionism.
Constructionism, 36, 1-11.
Gee[2] claims that “no deep learning takes place unless
learners make an extended commitment of self”.
According to Gee[2], deep learning comes along through
taking on new identities, which makes learners more
motivated to value their work.  In addition to taking on
new identities, the knowledge construction occurs well
when children build and create artifacts of social relevance
with interacting others. [1]
References
[1] Papert, S., & Harel, I., “Situating constructionism”,
Constructionism, 36, 1-11, 1991.
[2] Gee, J. P., “Semiotic social spaces and affinity
spaces”. Beyond communities of practice language power
and social context, 214-232, 2005.

SOLUTIONS
Q.1)
In the above text there is usage of paraphrasing plagiarism. Because, even if the
student does include a summary of the source he doesn’t include any citations of the
original text, neither does he include any of the two references,resulting in not even
having a list of references. A possible rendition is given below:-

A learning theory is made up of "a set of constructs linking observed changes in

performance with what is thought to bring about those changes” [1]. Because learning
processes vary based on the readiness of learners, the nature of tasks, and the learning
contexts, one sole learning theory cannot explain all phenomenon involved in learning
[2].
References”
[1] Driscoll, M. P. (2000). Psychology of learning for instruction (2nd Ed.). Needham
Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon.
[2] Gredler, M. E. (2001). Learning and instruction: Theory into practice (4th Ed.).
Upper Saddle, NJ: Prentice-Hall

Q.2)
The above text includes word-for-word and paraphrasing plagiarism. The student did
provide a reference for his first sentence used from the original text, but did fail to
mention his given reference fully in the list of references, omitting the locator. He has
successfully paraphrased the second original material, he has still failed to use any
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citations, nor has he given a reference for it under the list of references. A corrected
version is given below: -

Papastergiou in [1] revealed that “DGBL (Digital Game-Based Learning) approach was
both more effective in promoting students’ knowledge of computer memory concepts
and more motivational for students than the non-gaming approach". However, to make
an effective educational game, one needs to maintain balance between pedagogical
requirements and fun-factors embedded in games [2].

References
[1] Papastergiou, M. (2009). Digital game-based learning in high school computer
science education: Impact on educational effectiveness and student motivation.
Computers & Education, 52(1), 1-12.
[2] Featherstone, G., Aston, H., & Houghton, E. (2013). Game-based learning: latest
evidence and future directions. Slough: NFER.

Q.3)
The student version in the above text involves usage of word-for-word plagiarism.
The first original source has been quoted, referenced and paraphrased properly. But for
the second original source the student failed to provide quotation marks around the
words, and fully list the reference for the second original source. Below I have listed a
version that would fix this problem:-

Papastergiou in [1] revealed that “DGBL (Digital Game-Based Learning) approach was
both more effective in promoting students’ knowledge of computer memory concepts".
The DGBL approach is superior to the non-gaming approach in terms of motivating
students [1]. However, the game designs "need to balance pedagogical requirements
with an elusive fun-factor, with the second aspect being an issue even in the high-profile
entertainment industry" [2].
References
[1] Papastergiou, M. (2009). Digital game-based learning in high school computer
science education: Impact on educational effectiveness and student motivation.
Computers & Education, 52(1), 1-12.
[2] Moreno-Ger, P., Burgos, D., Martínez-Ortiz, I., Sierra, J. L., & Fernández-Manjón, B.
(2008). Educational game design for online education. Computers in Human Behavior,
24(6), 2530-2540.

Q.4)
The student version commits word-for-word plagiarism. The student’s version fails to
provide quotations as indicators of the words extracted from the original sources in both
the second and third sentences. He also didn’t include a citation for the usage of words
in the first sentence from the second original source. An improved version is stated
below: -
 Introduction to Engineering Study
Instructional design theories are design oriented and describe what instructional
methods should be used in what situation in order to best achieve desired goals.
Instructional design implies a "reflective process of translating principles of learning and
instruction into plans" [2]. For instance, Merrill identified the First Principles of
Instruction by analyzing a variety of design theories and models and claims that
"learning from a given program will be promoted in direct proportion to its
implementation of first principles" [1].
References:
[1] Merrill. Merrill, M. D. (2002). First principles of instruction Educational Technology
Research and Development, 50(3), 43 – 59
[2] Smith, P.L, & Ragan, T.J.(1999).Instructional design 2nd ed. Columbus, OH:Merrill

Q.5)
The student version doesn’t use any forms of plagiarism. He has correct use of
quotations to indicate beginning and ending of extracted texts from their respective
sources. He also uses citations properly and mentions references fully in the list of
references given.