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Examining Originality in the Aromatherapy Arena Presented by Amanda Lattin BA, MAT, MH, Dip. Aroma, RA © 2018 American College of Healthcare Sciences Disclosures This presentation is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. If you have a specific question about copyright, seek the advice of an attorney. Originality and the ethical use of copyrighted content is emphasized in all courses at American College of Healthcare Sciences, where presenter Amanda Lattin serves as Aromatherapy Department Chair. © 2018 American College of Healthcare Sciences Goals for this Teleseminar • Why is originality important? • How does fostering and respecting originality benefit the field of aromatherapy? • Define and discuss intellectual property • What are the key categories of originality violations? • Define and discuss academic dishonesty • Define and discuss copyright infringement • Define and discuss plagiarism • Evaluating sources of information: websites, blog articles, research articles, etc. • Best practices to respect intellectual property and avoid plagiarism © 2018 American College of Healthcare Sciences What is Originality? • “The ability to think independently and creatively”— Oxford Dictionaries • “Freshness of aspect, design, or style” —Merriam-Webster Dictionary • “The quality of being special and interesting and not the same as anything or anyone else” — Cambridge Dictionary Photo by William Iven on Unsplash © 2018 American College of Healthcare Sciences Originality in Aromatherapy • In a field like aromatherapy where do we see opportunity for originality? • How can originality be maintained when so many of the same topics and theories are discussed, taught, and written about on different platforms? • What are the pressures undermining originality? • Why is it important to maintain originality in the aromatherapy field? © 2018 American College of Healthcare Sciences Why is Originality Important? • “Originality in the PhD is a subjective concept and is not the only consideration for examiners. Of comparable importance is the assessment of the student’s ability to demonstrate independence of thought and increasing maturity so they can become independent researchers” (Edwards, 2014). • When originality is maintained in other types of work the same abilities are cultivated. • Applied to the roles in the aromatherapy field, these skills are imperative. © 2018 American College of Healthcare Sciences Strategies for Originality • Presenting a new piece of information • Creating a new synthesis on a topic • Bringing forward a new method, technique, application, result, or insight on a previous topic • Applying a cross-disciplinary approach to a topic that has not been used before • Using an established technique and applying it in a new area • Examining an area in a field that has not previously been researched • Testing a theory or previously published information to present a new perspective Modified from: Phillips, E., & Pugh, D. (2005). How to get a PhD (4th ed.). England, Open University Press, 62. © 2018 American College of Healthcare Sciences How Can Originality be Cultivated? • Student education • Professional continuing education • Leading by example • Value and support in the professional field Copyright: rawpixel / 123RF © 2018 American College of Healthcare Sciences Academic Integrity • Academic integrity is based on the premise of open and honest pursuit of learning, avoiding plagiarism and cheating, upholding academic standards, and research standards. Higher education institutions make clear their guidelines for academic integrity and the consequences of violating them. • Not only does academic integrity ensure that the student enrolled in the program is receiving their education, it teaches the invaluable skills needed to cultivate originality. • Demonstrates how to maintain and value originality. (Penn State, 2018) (ACHS, 2018) (FAU, 2018) © 2018 American College of Healthcare Sciences Why Teaching Academic Integrity is Important • Understanding the concept of originality and its value has to be learned. • Teaching students how to think independently, critically, and creatively generates confidence and empowerment. • Demonstrating correct ways of using and building on the work previously done by other contributors creates best practice standards and habits for students to carry forward into their professional work. • Students integrate learning, creating, and communicating effectively with maintaining originality. © 2018 American College of Healthcare Sciences
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