What is plagiarism?

Plagiarism is an example of academic dishonesty and can have serious consequences at university.

Plagiarism is presenting another person’s ideas, words, artwork or inventions as your own, as well as using or modifying the work of others without acknowledgement.

Plagiarism can include sharing work, resubmitting work you have previously submitted to another course (self-plagiarism), and not acknowledging sources used. It can occur intentionally or unintentionally. In either case, it’s not acceptable at university.

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