LibGuides: Academic Integrity & Plagiarism: Welcome

Avoiding Plagiarism and Upholding Ethical Standards

In this LibGuide, undergraduate and graduate students will develop a strong understanding of academic integrity and the importance of avoiding plagiarism.

Learning Outcomes:

Define academic integrity and its significance in the academic setting.
Identify different forms of plagiarism and understand the consequences of academic dishonesty.
Develop strategies to avoid plagiarism, including proper citation and paraphrasing techniques
Explore ethical standards and their role in academic work.
Apply ethical standards to real-life scenarios and evaluate the implications of ethical decision-making in academia.
Demonstrate proficiency in upholding ethical standards by producing original academic work.

Note: This Unit Plan can be adopted and modified based on the learners' specific needs and program of study

Introduction: Understanding and Avoiding Plagiarism

All scholars use words and concepts from outside sources. For example, authors often repurpose plot designs read in another book. Research and academic writing is similar in that they often heavily utilize existing writing on the topic that they are researching.

The importance of citing the sources where words and ideas were borrowed from is a significant difference between academic writing and other genres of writing. In academic writing, it is imperative that the author unmistakably recognizes the source of words and concepts.