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AJpha Gain* build winning display olume XLVIII MERCER UNIVERSITY, MACON, GEORGIA, FEBRUARY 10, 1967 Number 9 oger and Joanie tudents Elect "Toby nd "Tot" for 1967 indent Body Is Cautioned To Beware Of Plagarism In a letter to the Student Body, Jteve Moody, Jacob Beil and Pete nk introduced the new foot jj wting procedure adopted by the itudent body and faculty of the miversity. The letter stated that is of Winter Quarter. 1907, these lew rub's were to be adopted and nforced and that the Honor (’nun- il in handling violations of these ules would not accept pleas of ^ gnorance, carelessness, sloppiness ^ ir tyixigraphical errors. The letter tated that it was the responsibility if each and every student to know md heed the rules. The letter tatcd that these new rules were here for the protection of every- me concerned and for the better- nent of research work in each and very de|»artment FOOTNOTE PROCEDURES The Honor Code of Mercer Uni- ersity defines plagiarism as: ‘the use of ideas, facts, phrases, r additional material such ns maps *i(i ( harts from uny source with- ut giving propeT credit for such •ate rial.” 1 This means by which proper »cdit is given in a pajier is by a •otnote. The footnote number tauld be placed immediately fol ding the material cited. If the Dotnote number is placed at the nd of a paragraph, this signifies Mt either the last sentence or the totire paragraph is included: how* eligious Focus Week et For Feb. 15-17 Dr. C. A. Roberts, the pastor of bs First Baptist Church in Talla- •asee, Florida, will be the speaker lr Religious Focus Week. He will Peak in Willingham Chapel ^ruary 16, 17, and 18 and on ^«dnesday and Thursday even- >K» at 7:30 p.m. in Room 314 of be Connell Student Center. The Freshmen will not be re wired to attend chapel on Wednes- ^y. Thursday, and Friday, The bo mo res and Juniors will have beir regular seating, and Seniors ill be assigned special seats ever this does not include para graphs which precede or follow. If the footnote number is placed at the end of a sentence within a para graph, reference would lie made to that sentence alone or to the ma terial within the paragraph which preceded the footnote. 2. For any material which is quoted verbatim, quotation marks must be used before and after the material or the material must be set off by indentation. 3. Paraphrasing is defined as the reading of research material and the using of that material in the words of the student as opjiosed to the direct quoting of that material from the original source. Para phrasing in a pajier cannot be con sidered the simple inversion of a sentence or the exchange of articles or a few words To paraphrase is to change into one's own words and style of writing. Paraphrasing cor rectly, however, does not eliminate the necessity of footnoting the idea. 4. The guide adopted by Mercer, Kate I,. Turabian’s A Manual for Writers of Term Papers. Theses and Dissertations (copies are avail able in the College Book Store), should be used and followed care fully. Any questions which are not answered by Turabian or this sum mary should he referred to the pro fessor. However, no matter how much one knows or understands, carelessness, sloppiness, or simple unconcern can lead to errors just as ignorance can Ignorance, careless ness, sloppiness, nor typographical errors can be accepted as an excuse for plagiarism You should provide a footnote whenever: 1. You use a direct quotation 2. You copy i table, chart, or other diagram 3. You summarize a discussion in your own words 4 You construct a diagram from data provided by others. 5. You paraphrase an opinion which you have read rather than reached independently. 6. You present specific evidence which cannot reasonably be con sidered common knowledge. 7. You use an idea that is not your own. Roger Anderherg was named Toby and Joanie Rougher was named Tot after a student body- election during last week's home coming festivities. Alpha Gama Delta won first place in the ills play competition with Sigma Alpha Epsilon second, and Chi Omega third. Anderherg, a junior from Bridg ville, Pennsylvania, was nomiated by Alpha lteita Pi. Vie is the vice president of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and a leading metnlier of the "E” basketball team Roger, who is consistently on the Dean's List, plans to enter med school upon graduation Joanie is IrortT Fort ljiuderdale, Florida She was nominated hv Sigma Alpha Epsilon and is a Little Sister of Minerva She is also the past president of Chi Omega sorority and is on the Honor Council. This past week she was featured l>v the CLUSTER as the girl “Student of the Week.” Both Roger and Joanie are an asset to this university and are well worthy of the honor bestowed upon them. In the display competition Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority took first place with an Aladin's lamp with a mechanized top Second place went to Sigma Alpha Epsilon who created a scene in wishfulness with Uncle Sam presenting the Mercer Bear with a check for the much needed Federal Aid. Chi Omega captured third place with their dis play entitled “Golden Gateway to Learning.” The general concensus is that Homecoming was a great success, with much of the credit going to Student Personnel Director Jerry Stone. The activity began with a Student-Faculty basketball game which the faculty won 137 136. The student team felt it might have won had not the cheering section been for the faculty. As a sidelight to the game Miss Fran Hart put on an exciting demonstration of how to ride the unicycle, after having been grossed out by Mr Ernest Gilbert, the head referee. Also highlighting the half-time break was the sack race between Mr. Doug Johnson and the Mercer Bear. The final touches to the game were added when two still unknown culprits adorned Captain James Benson with two fresh eggs. At this |X>int, Mr. Johnson, the cafeteria manager, raced to the scene to save the eggs for break fast As a reward, he was given a Honor Council Has Three Vacancies Application for three vacancies to Honor Council are now avail able The three new Council mem bers will be chosen by a student faculty committee in March and will assume office in April. Quali fications for the position as stated in the Constitution for the Student Government require an overall B average with a B average for the quarter preceeding and activ ities in at least two different areas of school life. The term shall he for duration of attendance at Mer cer. Those wishing to obtain-ap plications should contact Honor Council or direct requests to P. O Box 207. Toby and Tot for 1967 free shampoo which some people felt he needed. Friday night the student body and some of the faculty were enter taint'd by the beautiful sounds of Miss Dionne Warwick in concert Her performance was greatly en joyed by those who attended and the Cluster feels that Jerry Stone deserves special recognition for his efforts in bringing Miss Warwick to Mercer. Saturday was highlight ed with the music of Buddy’s Buddies in the R.Q.T.C. Armory Saturday night the Mercer Bears played a spirited game only to lose to Samford in the final minutes. A dance followed the game and was held at the McKenna Armory with Eddie Floyd as th<- featured artist. The finishing touches to Home coming were applied Sunday morn ing in Willingham Cha|iel as Dean Thomas Trimble lead a very in spiring chnjM'l service. On the whole this was a very good homecoming, spirit was high Rich To Hold Third Recital Ruth Anne Rich will present the third recital of her series on the Literature for the Piano forte Sunday afternoon, Feb ruary 12, 1967, at 3:30 p.m. in Willingham Chapel on the Mercer University Campus. This program will contain piano music of two composers who established the Romantic period in music, Beethoven (later works) and Chopin. The program: Sonata Op. 109 in E major — Beethoven Vivace, ma non troppo Prestissimo Andante molto cantabile ed espressivo Ballade No.3 Op.47 in A flat major — Chopin Ballade No.4 Op.52 in F major — Chopin Sonata No.3 Op.58 in B minor — Chopin Allegro maestoso Scherzo: Molto Vivace Largo Finale: Presto non tanto Those interested in serious piano music are invited to attend the concert. and the entertainment was excel lent. Much appreciation should be extended to all those persons who helped make it so: Steve Moody, President of the S.G.A.; Arden Kelly, Marty Gregory. Pam Smith, Claudia Young. Phil Jones. David Wansley, David Hudson, and many, many more; and especially to the student body as a whole, for this was your Homecoming and You really made it a big success. Calendar of Events Friday, February 10 8.00 p.m Wesleyan Concert: Mary Wells and Major Lance 8:14 p.m. “Great God Brown,” Mercer Players, Chapel Sunday, February 12 3:30 p.m Ruth Anne Rich. Recital Chapel 2:30 p.m - 4:30 p.m. Library Open 4:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Library Closed Monday, February 13 8:00 p.m. Mercer \. G<*orgia Statu Tuesday, February 14 7 (X) p.m. Chess (Tub Meeting 8.00 p.m AAA Lecture on Phoenicians, Georgia Tech Wednesday, February 15 Religious Focus Week Begins 8:00 p.m Dr Roberts. 314 CSC 10:00 a m. Dr Roberts, Chapel Thursday, February 16 i0:00 a m. Dr. Roberts, Chapel 8:00 p.m. Dr Roberts, 314 CSC