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id="primary-content">  <div class="module flow-m"> <div class="row wysiwyg"> <h2>What is plagiarism?</h2> <p><span data-contrast="none">Plagiarism is when you copy someone else’s work, words or ideas and use these in your coursework, thesis, report, etc and do not acknowledge that you have done this. This can be either intentional or unintentional.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Plagiarism is considered a form of cheating and is an examination offence. You will receive instruction within your taught course to understand what plagiarism is and how to avoid it. Your lecturers will use several methods to identify possible plagiarism, which may include an electronic text-matching tool.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">There are College policies on </span><span data-contrast="none"><a href="/about/governance/academic-governance/academic-policy/exams-and-assessment/">Examinations and assessments</a></span><span data-contrast="none"> including specific reference to plagiarism and its relationship to</span><a href="/admin-services/student-records-and-data/for-current-students/undergraduate-and-taught-postgraduate/exams-assessments-and-regulations/plagiarism-academic-integrity--exam-offences/"> Examinations and academic integrity</a><span data-contrast="none">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Plagiarism is also addressed in the Honesty and Integrity area of the </span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink"><a href="/about/governance/academic-governance/academic-policy/student-code-of-conduct/">Student Code of Conduct</a></span></span><span data-contrast="none">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Writing support to advance skill in STEMM communication is offered through the </span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink"><a href="/admin-services/centre-for-academic-english/">Centre for Academic English</a>.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">It is important that you:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">know what plagiarism is and why it is an academic offence</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">are aware that all material you use from online and print sources should be acknowledged properly</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">understand whether assigned group work is to be submitted with individual contributions or as a joint piece of work</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="8" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">know that if you re-use parts of your own work, you must acknowledge this (to not do so is self-plagiarism)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="none">Knowing where and how the collected information you use, developing your writing skills and understanding the rules of good academic practice, such as using a consistent referencing style, will all reduce unintentional plagiarism.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none"><a href="/admin-services/library/learning-support/reference-management/">Reference management support</a></span><span data-contrast="none"> is available from the Library. </span><span data-contrast="none">Please speak to your lecturers or personal tutor if you have any concerns or contact </span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">your </span><a href="/admin-services/library/subject-support/">subject librarian</a></span><span data-contrast="none">. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <h2><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"><span class="TextRun SCXW268240011 BCX4" lang="EN-GB" xml:lang="EN-GB" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun CommentStart CommentHighlightPipeRest CommentHighlightRest SCXW268240011 BCX4">Plagiarism and academic integrity</span></span><span class="EOP CommentHighlightPipeRest SCXW268240011 BCX4" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":24,"335559739":72,"335559740":240}"> </span></span></h2> <p><span data-contrast="none">An important part of higher education study is becoming familiar with the literature of your discipline. Researchers, scientists, engineers and medical practitioners have produced key literature in your subject field. The concept of academic integrity is built upon the act of recognising the ideas and work that have already been produced and of any subsequent work and giving proper credit to those who developed the ideas.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">Good academic practice requires developing skill in active reading, understanding ideas in existing literature and developing the ability to write in your own words. As a member of an academic community you are required to take an active role and to respect other members. Demonstrating your original thought process with respect to previous research shows an understanding of what you have learned and read and will mean you receive much better results.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </div> <div class="heading"> <h2 class="title sr-only"> Types of plagiarism </h2> </div> <div class="a11y-accordion-tabs wysiwyg"> <div class="accordion-tabs js-tabs" data-tabs-allowed="false" data-start-collapsed="true"> <ul role="tablist" class="tabs-tab-list"> <li role="presentation"> <a href="#tabpanel_1381882" role="tab" id="tab_1381882" aria-controls="tabpanel_1381882" aria-selected="true" class="tabs-trigger js-tabs-trigger"> Copy and paste </a> </li><li role="presentation"> <a href="#tabpanel_1381883" role="tab" id="tab_1381883" aria-controls="tabpanel_1381883" aria-selected="true" class="tabs-trigger js-tabs-trigger"> Word switch </a> </li><li role="presentation"> <a href="#tabpanel_1381884" role="tab" id="tab_1381884" aria-controls="tabpanel_1381884" aria-selected="true" class="tabs-trigger js-tabs-trigger"> Concealing sources </a> </li><li role="presentation"> <a href="#tabpanel_1381885" role="tab" id="tab_1381885" aria-controls="tabpanel_1381885" aria-selected="true" class="tabs-trigger js-tabs-trigger"> Collusion </a> </li><li role="presentation"> <a href="#tabpanel_1381887" role="tab" id="tab_1381887" aria-controls="tabpanel_1381887" aria-selected="true" class="tabs-trigger js-tabs-trigger"> Misinterpreting common knowledge </a> </li><li role="presentation"> <a href="#tabpanel_1381889" role="tab" id="tab_1381889" aria-controls="tabpanel_1381889" aria-selected="true" class="tabs-trigger js-tabs-trigger"> Contract cheating </a> </li><li role="presentation"> <a href="#tabpanel_1381890" role="tab" id="tab_1381890" aria-controls="tabpanel_1381890" aria-selected="true" class="tabs-trigger js-tabs-trigger"> Self-plagiarism </a> </li> </ul> <section id='tabpanel_1381882' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab_1381882' class='tabs-panel js-tabs-panel' tabindex='0'> <div class='accordion-trigger js-accordion-trigger' aria-controls='tabpanel_1381882' tabindex='0'> Copy and paste <svg role='img' aria-hidden='true' focusable='false' class='icon icon--m'><use xlink:href='/assets/website/images/svg/icons.svg#chevron-down'></use></svg> </div> <div class='content' aria-hidden='false'> <p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW84931162 BCX4">Copy and paste </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW84931162 BCX4">is</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW84931162 BCX4">a common</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW84931162 BCX4"> form</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW84931162 BCX4"> of plagiarism. If you copy a piece of work and paste it into your assignment</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW84931162 BCX4">,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW84931162 BCX4"> you are plagiarising – even if you acknowledge the source</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW84931162 BCX4">. You can only copy a piece of work and paste it into your assignment if you are using a direct quotation </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW84931162 BCX4">using</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW84931162 BCX4">accurate</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW84931162 BCX4"> referencing.</span></p> </div> </section><section id='tabpanel_1381883' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab_1381883' class='tabs-panel js-tabs-panel' tabindex='0'> <div class='accordion-trigger js-accordion-trigger' aria-controls='tabpanel_1381883' tabindex='0'> Word switch <svg role='img' aria-hidden='true' focusable='false' class='icon icon--m'><use xlink:href='/assets/website/images/svg/icons.svg#chevron-down'></use></svg> </div> <div class='content' aria-hidden='false'> <p>If you copy a sentence or paragraph into your assignment and change a few words you are committing a type of plagiarism known as word switch – even if you acknowledge the original source.</p> </div> </section><section id='tabpanel_1381884' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab_1381884' class='tabs-panel js-tabs-panel' tabindex='0'> <div class='accordion-trigger js-accordion-trigger' aria-controls='tabpanel_1381884' tabindex='0'> Concealing sources <svg role='img' aria-hidden='true' focusable='false' class='icon icon--m'><use xlink:href='/assets/website/images/svg/icons.svg#chevron-down'></use></svg> </div> <div class='content' aria-hidden='false'> <p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">You must acknowledge your sources each time you refer to them in your work.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">I</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">f you refer to the same source more than once you must acknowledge it each time, otherwise you may be committing a type of plagiarism known as concealing sources.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">This is often an unintentional act of plagiarism and displays a lack of understanding of academic conventions or academic writing skills. Please see the </span></span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink"><a href="/admin-services/library/learning-support/reference-management/">reference management</a></span></span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> website for further support.</span></span></p> </div> </section><section id='tabpanel_1381885' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab_1381885' class='tabs-panel js-tabs-panel' tabindex='0'> <div class='accordion-trigger js-accordion-trigger' aria-controls='tabpanel_1381885' tabindex='0'> Collusion <svg role='img' aria-hidden='true' focusable='false' class='icon icon--m'><use xlink:href='/assets/website/images/svg/icons.svg#chevron-down'></use></svg> </div> <div class='content' aria-hidden='false'> <p><span data-contrast="none">In the case of collusion, the students involved would be deliberately trying to deceive the tutor who is marking their work. This could happen in a number of ways:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <h4><strong><span data-contrast="none">Copying</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span> </h4> <p><span data-contrast="none">If you let another student copy your work and they then present the work as their own, or if another student allows you to copy their work and you then present the work as your own, both students could be accused of plagiarism.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <h4><strong><span data-contrast="none">Group work</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></h4> <p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">It’s</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> important to </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">understand the assessment guidelines before you </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">undertake any group work</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">. If these are unclear, then ask your tutor to clarify. </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Make sure you understand whether the written report is to be </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">submitted</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> as individual submissions or as a joint piece of work.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span> </p> <p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">For example, you might be expected to do a piece of work collaboratively which includes discussing a problem but then each group member is expected to write and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">submit</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> their own report based on the collaborative work. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Where plagiarism of any type is detected in group work, all members of that group may have collective responsibility for the integrity </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">of</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> work </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">submitted</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> and may be liable for </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">penalties.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span> </p> <h4><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Open book exams</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></h4> <p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">If you take remote </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">exams</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> you will </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">be required</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> to sign an honour code or code of practice statement declaring that you have not been helped by others or have communicated with other students during the exam unless authorised to do so. Doing this </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">constitutes</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> academic misconduct in the form of cheating and is a type of collusion, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">i.e.</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> plagiarism.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </div> </section><section id='tabpanel_1381887' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab_1381887' class='tabs-panel js-tabs-panel' tabindex='0'> <div class='accordion-trigger js-accordion-trigger' aria-controls='tabpanel_1381887' tabindex='0'> Misinterpreting common knowledge <svg role='img' aria-hidden='true' focusable='false' class='icon icon--m'><use xlink:href='/assets/website/images/svg/icons.svg#chevron-down'></use></svg> </div> <div class='content' aria-hidden='false'> <p><span data-contrast="none">Misinterpreting common knowledge is a type of plagiarism caused by incorrectly believing something is commonly known and therefore not referencing it. Common knowledge does not need to be cited and referenced, however people often get confused over what constitutes common knowledge.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">If a fact is well known and can be easily verified by consulting standard textbooks or encyclopaedias it could be classed as common knowledge.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">You can also have common knowledge within a specialist subject area, but you need to be clear about what constitutes common knowledge in different subjects</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">,</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> as it can vary greatly. Something that is common knowledge to an engineer may not be common knowledge to a doctor.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Also, common knowledge changes over time. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">If you are not sure if something is common knowledge it is best to </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">provide</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> a reference for it. You could also ask your tutor’s opinion.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">As you become more familiar with your subject area you will develop a better understanding of what constitutes common knowledge in your subject field as you will see what other researchers do and do not reference.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </div> </section><section id='tabpanel_1381889' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab_1381889' class='tabs-panel js-tabs-panel' tabindex='0'> <div class='accordion-trigger js-accordion-trigger' aria-controls='tabpanel_1381889' tabindex='0'> Contract cheating <svg role='img' aria-hidden='true' focusable='false' class='icon icon--m'><use xlink:href='/assets/website/images/svg/icons.svg#chevron-down'></use></svg> </div> <div class='content' aria-hidden='false'> <p><span data-contrast="none">Contract cheating is one of the most serious plagiarism offences/academic misconduct offences as it is premeditated and involves a high degree of intention to deceive.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">Contract cheating is when you buy work from an essay mill company or from another person and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">submit</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> it as if it were your own work. Exchanging or trading work with your fellow students or </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">impersonating somebody else to sit an exam on their behalf would also be considered contract cheating.  </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">There can be severe long and short-term consequences of using these services, such as </span><span data-contrast="none">leaving you with problematic knowledge gaps as you progress through your degree.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":240}"> </span> </p> <p><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">The use of </span></span><span data-contrast="none"><a href="/admin-services/library/learning-support/generative-ai-guidance/">generative AI tools</a></span> <span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="cf01" data-ccp-charstyle-defn="{"ObjectId":"7eeaa52a-e4c6-4fc5-8792-bf7bc7fbb931|214","ClassId":1073872969,"Properties":[469775450,"cf01",201340122,"1",134233614,"true",469778129,"cf01",335572020,"1",201342448,"1",469777841,"Segoe UI",469777842,"Segoe UI",469777843,"Calibri",469777844,"Segoe UI",469769226,"Segoe UI,Calibri",268442635,"18",469778324,"Default Paragraph Font"]}">to write work which is then </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="cf01">submitted</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="cf01"> for assessment can also be considered a form of contract cheating, as the tool is generating the content, and you are not </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="cf01">submitting</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="cf01"> your own original work.</span> </span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">You should always</span> <span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">consult department-specific guidelines for use of these tools for assessed </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">work, and</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)"> apply critical thinking skills with the support of your tutor or </span></span><span data-contrast="none"><a href="/admin-services/library/subject-support/">subject librarian</a></span><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="Normal (Web)">.</span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </div> </section><section id='tabpanel_1381890' role='tabpanel' aria-labelledby='tab_1381890' class='tabs-panel js-tabs-panel' tabindex='0'> <div class='accordion-trigger js-accordion-trigger' aria-controls='tabpanel_1381890' tabindex='0'> Self-plagiarism <svg role='img' aria-hidden='true' focusable='false' class='icon icon--m'><use xlink:href='/assets/website/images/svg/icons.svg#chevron-down'></use></svg> </div> <div class='content' aria-hidden='false'> <p><span data-contrast="none">Self-plagiarism involves re-using your own previously written work or data in a new piece of work such as an assignment, journal article, conference paper, dissertation or thesis and not referencing it. You must always reference your sources, even if you are referencing your own work.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">If you use material from a previous assignment you must reference it appropriately</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">You must never re-use a piece of work you have already submitted</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">If re-sitting a course do not submit the same piece of work</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-contrast="none">For further guidance, consult with your tutor.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> </div> </section> </div> </div>  <div class="row equal-height-columns"> <h2 class="sr-only">Plagiarism awareness for you</h2> <div class="col lg-6"> <div class="media-item full secondary reverse equal-height"> <div class="content"> <h3 class="title">Undergraduates</h3> <p>The Library provides Plagiarism Awareness courses delivered as part of your taught course. In the Faculty of Medicine, MBBS students receive formal instruction in year 1 and year 4. <br /> <br />In the Faculties of Engineering and Natural Sciences, your department-specific course will be delivered via Blackboard. <br /> <br />In the Business School, you will have an online course and your subject librarian will provide Plagiarism Awareness instruction as part of your taught course. </p> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col lg-6"> <div class="media-item full primary reverse equal-height"> <a href="/students/academic-support/graduate-school/professional-development/doctoral-students/research-integrity/plagiarism-awareness-doctoral-students/"> <div class="content"> <h3 class="title">Doctoral Students</h3> <p>All postgraduate students are required to take a compulsory online course in plagiarism awareness. The Graduate School's  Plagiarism Awareness for Doctoral Students course is compulsory for all 1st year Doctoral students and MUST be completed before the 9 month Early Stage Assessment (ESA). This course was developed by the Library and your course team will enrol you. <br /> <br />The Centre for Academic English provides support for doctoral students. </p> <p> <span class="link primary"> Plagiarism awareness for Doctoral students</span> </p> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div>   <div class="row equal-height-columns"> <h2 class="sr-only">2colourblock</h2> <div class="col lg-6"> <div class="media-item full secondary reverse equal-height"> <a href="/students/academic-support/graduate-school/professional-development/masters-students/plagiarism-online/"> <div class="content"> <h3 class="title">Master's students</h3> <p>All postgraduate students are required to take a compulsory online course in Plagiarism Awareness. Master’s students are automatically enrolled in the Graduate School’s Ensuring Integrity I: Plagiarism Awareness (Master’s Students). This course was developed by the Library and your course team will enrol you. </p> <p> <span class="link primary">Plagiarism awareness for Master’s students</span> </p> </div> </a> </div> </div> <div class="col lg-6"> <div class="media-item full primary reverse equal-height"> <a href="/admin-services/library/research-support/plagiarism-awareness-for-researchers/"> <div class="content"> <h3 class="title">Researchers</h3> <p>Researchers must consider plagiarism awareness for the students they teach and supervise, plagiarism awareness for their own work, and how publishers manage plagiarism. </p> <p> <span class="link primary">Plagiarism awareness for Researchers</span> </p> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div>  </div> <section class="supplementary-content row"> <div class="supplementary-content__sizer col"></div>  <div class="col lg-12 lib-chat"> <div class="library-chat" data-hash="779aa08c0283ccd230457761d5e4e6b0"><div id="libchat_779aa08c0283ccd230457761d5e4e6b0"></div></div> </div>  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