Academic dishonesty

Copying someone else’s work , regardless of the amount of material copied, is considered to be a form of plagiarism. Both David and his fellow student can receive a reduced grade and/or the academic department may begin disciplinary procedures to determine what actions may be taken. David should talk to his lecturer if he’s having problems with completing his assignment on time. He should also look at ways of improving his time management skills.
 Resubmitting work produced for another course does not fulfil the requirements of honesty and originality and is therefore considered to be a form of plagiarism.
If someone presents your work as their own, they are guilty of academic dishonesty. You are also guilty of cheating for allowing them to use your work in such a way.
 
Jason Stephens

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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Examples of academic dishonesty

Academic dishonesty may be defined as “any type of cheating that occurs in relation to a formal academic exercise” (“Academic Dishonesty,” n.d.).

It’s important to understand what constitutes academic dishonesty and what is considered unacceptable behaviour in terms of your academic work.

At university it’s unacceptable to:

• Present another person’s work as your own
• Provide other students with your work
• Make false claims (e.g. making up data)
• Engage in unacceptable group work or collaboration
• Get or give more help than you are allowed
• Cheat during an examination

Some of the examples above may be new to you.

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