Plagiarism occurs when a student uses the ideas, language, or other material (that is not common knowledge) without acknowledging the original source. Plagiarism is considered academic dishonesty and can result in disciplinary action. Examples of plagiarism include:
Copying text from printed materials, which include books, magazines, encyclopedias, newspapers, online sources, etc., without proper citation;
The modification of text with the intent of changing phrases, changing words, or interspacing the student’s work into the plagiarized work;
“Copy and paste” plagiarism, which involves copying and pasting materials from Internet sources and presenting them as one’s original work;
The use of another student’s work, even if the student has the permission of the other student. The use of another’s work constitutes an act of collusion, which constitutes an act of plagiarism;
The use of materials purchased from Internet or elsewhere; or
Recycling a previously submitted assignment for a current course, but representing the assignment as original work.
Paraphrasing or summarizing another’s work without giving appropriate credit.
If you’re concerned about plagiarism, make sure you reach out to your academic advisor.
The UAGC Catalogprovides extensive details on academic integrity violations and consequences.
