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Academic Integrity Tutorial for Undergraduates by DiMenna-Nyselius Library, Fairfield University

Examples of Plagiarism

Examples of Plagiarism

Plagiarism violates the University's Honor Code, degrades the University's reputation, and diminishes the value of any degree it offers. Plagiarism, whether intentional or unintentional, can happen in any field.

Click the images below to see some different examples of plagiarism.

 

History

History professor uses text from other history books word for word without citing


VCU CNS. “19_amendment.” 12 Feb. 2015. Flickr, https://www.flickr.com/photos/vcucns/16328028440

Engineering

Engineering professor and Ph.D. candidate submit journal article that was heavily plagiarized
 

Rayner, Lawrence. “Macro USB.” 11 Nov. 2010. Flickr, https://www.flickr.com/photos/lawrencerayner/5172887758/

Journalism

Neuroscience journalist self-plagiarizes in multiple newspaper articles


Jon S. “Newspaper colour.” 24 Oct. 2011. Flickr, https://www.flickr.com/photos/62693815@N03/6277336776


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