Read the following excerpt from a student essay. How can the writer best improve his or her
organization?
For several reasons, plagiarism is a major issue in schools today. Part of the problem is
that many students don't even know what plagiarism means exactly. For teachers, it can
be a challenge to spot plagiarism. As a result, several Internet services have been
created to help teachers detect copied material by showing the sources of passages that
aren't original. Students need to know that any act of using another person's ideas or
words without giving credit to that person is plagiarism. They must understand how
serious the consequences can be. People who plagiarize may have their reputation and
credibility destroyed, and they may be in violation of copyright laws. It is important for
students and teachers to work together to prevent plagiarism.
by removing text unrelated to the main idea
by making a general statement before giving examples
by discussing one topic before moving on to another