Is plagiarism something ALL students should know about?

Think about this case of a student accused of collusion in a university assignment heard in the Victorian Supreme Court in Nov 2007 Don't let this happen to you!

Find out about ANU policies on academic integrity

including plagiarism and examination policies. Ignorance is no excuse.
Code of Practice for Student Academic Integrity
More info on ANU Policy for Academic Integrity

Read your College handbooks and course guides

Your handbooks and guides almost always include information about plagiarism and academic honesty.
e.g. College of Law: Misconduct (including plagiarism)

When in doubt about anything, ASK...and.... ask EARLY

Don't leave it until the assignment due date. Your lecturers, tutors, College administration staff and support services are here to help you. The staff from the Academic Skills and Learning Centre (ASLC) located on the lower ground floor of the Pauline Griffin Building (building no. 11) provide free advice, workshops and support -- the ASLC is open during term and vacation break. We all want you to succeed!

Take advantage of on-campus resources specifically designed to assist you:

ONLINE GUIDES:
Referencing: Which referencing style should I use? Each College and School has their own preferred style for referencing. if you are doing a double degree or courses across Colleges, you almost certainly will need to use different citation systems. Academic honesty is understanding terms like 'plagiarism', knowing how to correctly cite and being able to effectively evaluate online material for authority, credence and currency.

WORKSHOPS :
Undergraduates: StudySmart courses. A series of short workshops which includes sessions on taking notes, referencing, academic honesty and more...

Graduates: a number of workshops designed for graduate students, including sessions on academic honesty, referencing and more...

ONE-TO-ONE HELP:
the Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers:
Appointments: Last up to 50 minutes and should be made ahead of time.
Drop In for help: You can drop in to the ASLC between 12.00noon and 1pm, Monday to Friday, for any short query
Click here for more information or to make an appointment

Learn how to properly reference sources by:

• Investing in a current edition of the proper citation and style manual(s)for your courses - remember that each College may have a different preferred citation system. Ask at The Co-op Bookshop located in Union Court.
• By borrowing manuals from the ANU Library . Citation manuals are kept at all Library Information Desks or you can find them by searching the online catalogue for "Style Manuals"
• Using online guides either from the ANU Academic Skills Centre or those linked from your ANU College websites

Cite ALL outside sources used, whether quoting, paraphrasing, or borrowing ideas.

Referencing your sources enhances your work and adds credibility. Develop a way to always keep the source reference with your notes as you research - even if it's simply cutting and pasting the URL of the site as you jot down notes. It's easy to copy & paste paragraphs and then forget where you got the information - trying to find it later is time consuming and really hard!

• Workshops on note taking

Information taken from the Internet must also be attributed.

Before using Internet-based material, be sure to evaluate the credibility of the website.
Click here for a guide. (pdf 40kb)

Seriously consider reporting academic dishonesty when you see it occur.

It's not fair to YOU when others cheat.

Say NO to people who encourage you to engage in plagiarism, or ask you to assist them in doing so.

Don't let others use you or your work. You may find yourself caught up in a case of academic dishonesty which could have a serious impact on your future.

THE TOP TIP OF ALL!

Academic misconduct can seriously jeopardize your academic career, your future, and, if you are an international student, your ability to stay in Australia to study. Your reputation is important.

A newly graduated lawyer was "struck off" (no longer able to practise as a lawyer) in November 2007 in the Victorian Supreme Court because he colluded in the preparation of a university assignment. What happened??

• Guard your reputation well!

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