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Hall, Ann W. – 1986
A practicum project emphasizing critical thinking skills was undertaken in an eighth grade history class to make students aware of the nature and seriousness of plagiarism. The 10-week unit was preceded by a reading comprehension test and an essay assignment on a major Civil War battle. Plagiarized portions of the essays were highlighted and the…
Descriptors: Civil War (United States), Cognitive Structures, Critical Reading, Critical Thinking
