★Dec. 17 18:00-19:00 Effective paraphrasing to avoid plagiarism

Online Seminar Effective paraphrasing to avoid plagiarism
In recent years, the academic world has been rocked by scandals related to plagiarism and the recycling of previously published text. Consequently, publishers have become more careful about checking manuscripts for duplicated text and authors now face the potential of having their submitted manuscripts returned or rejected without review. However, training focused on the writing of academic manuscripts often does not adequately explain the steps authors must take to fully integrate cited material into their own text. This seminar provides practical advice based on more than 30 years of service helping scientists write and publish manuscripts in major academic. By applying the lessons learned in this seminar, you will reduce the likelihood of experiencing issues with plagiarism when submitting to journals.
Date and Time	December 17, 2024, 18:00-19:00
How to participate	Please access the URL sent to you after applying.
Connection environment	PC with Internet and sound. * We use Zoom.
Lecturer	Mr. Greg Adams (Manager of the Editorial and Translation Division at FORTE Science Communications） Mr. Greg Adams is the Manager of the Production Division at FORTE Science Communications in Tokyo. FORTE is a global leader in STEM editing, translation, and publishing. He is a 20-year veteran of the science communications industry. In the course of his career, he has edited a wide range of medical and technical papers that have been published in high-impact journals around the world. Based on his extensive experience in the academic publishing industry, ranging from the planning stage to the post-publication stage, Greg has provided practical training on the skills necessary to write research manuscripts to both young researchers and senior scientists at universities, hospitals, and research centers throughout Japan. In addition, he provides behavioral training and coaching in oral presentation skills for both small groups and large audiences.
Language	English
Content	This seminar will provide essential advice on how to avoid issues with plagiarism when submitting to journals. -How journals define plagiarism -What journals are doing about plagiarism -Methods for incorporating text into a manuscript


video	Click here to watch the video（on-campus） ※Those in the medical and dental sciences fields can also view it on WebClass. WebClass: Click here How to access Click here
Document	Slide（on-campus）
Sponsor	Research Development Center Ochanomizu Library
Contact Information	Ochanomizu Library

　　　　　　　　　We will hold seminars about English research paper

　　Oct. 29 Avoiding common errors and the most common reasons for rejection
　　Nov. 12 Ethical issues (plagiarism, authorship etc.) in academic publishing and avoiding predatory journals
　　Dec. 17 Effective paraphrasing to avoid plagiarism
　　Jan. 28 How to improve your oral presentation skills
　　Feb. 18 The secret of success for revising academic papers:Tips for responding to reviewers correctly/appropriately