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PLAGIARISM AND EXAMINATION OFFENCES

Effective from May 2008

PLAGIARISM

‘Plagiarism’ usually means to present someone else’s work or idea as if it is your own and without proper acknowledgement of the source. The University of Greenwich expects you to take pride in your work, to explore your own thoughts and to acknowledge other people’s ideas where ANY information has been used that is not your own. Please follow the link to the University Suspected Plagiarism and Examination Offences regulations below and read carefully to familiarise yourself with the procedure.

http://www.gre.ac.uk/students/regulations/plagiarism

DEFINITIONS (Taken from the University Regulations)

1.1 Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to

 i) using published work without referencing (the most common)
ii) copying published work but with minor paraphrasing
iii) copying coursework essays or allowing one's work to be copied
iv) using work previously submitted for another award
 v) collaborating with any other person when the work is supposed to be individual
vi) taking another person's computer file/program/designs/drawings
vii) submitting another person’s work as one’s own
viii) the use of unacknowledged material published on the web
ix) purchase of model assignments from whatever source
x) copying another student’s results

Please follow the link to the Little Book of Plagiarism:

Little book of plagiarism

Some students may have difficulties in understanding what Plagiarism is and/or may not realise that they are committing plagiarism. If you are having difficulties in producing your own academic work or have any concerns regarding plagiarism speak to a tutor, a Students’ Union Adviser and / or Student Affairs as soon as possible.

EXAMINATION OFFENCES

DEFINITIONS (Taken from the University Regulations)

1.2 Examination offences include but are not limited to attempts to deceive the examiners by:

 i) bringing unauthorised material into an examination, including material programmed into a calculator or other electronic devices
ii) communicating with other persons during an examination
iii) obtaining a copy of the examination paper in advance
iv) persuading another person to sit the examination in one’s place
v) attempting to complete an exam by any other unfair means
vi) copying another student’s results
vii) falsifying the results of practical activities

1.3 Examiners acting on behalf of the University may make legal and appropriate use of technology to prevent or detect cheating where this is possible.

1.4 Disruptive behaviour within an examination room will be dealt with under the University Disciplinary Regulations (or those of a collaborating partner)

Received a letter regarding suspected plagiarism / examination offence?

Ø      Find out when and where the meeting is.

Ø      Read carefully through the University Suspected Plagiarism and Examination Offences regulations and Little Book of Plagiarism regulations. (Both are available at Students’ Union receptions and Student Centres)

Ø      Make an appointment with a Student Adviser at the Students’ Union and bring all useful documentation including plagiarism letters and CP1/CP2/CP3 forms.

Ø      Make an appointment with your Personal Tutor where necessary.

Please note: This information is to be used in conjunction with the University Suspected Plagiarism and Examination Offences

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