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Nursing: Plagiarism

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2023-2024 Academic Integrity and Procedures Regarding Violations of Code and Academic Integrity

Information about Plagiariam

Illustration of student writing and reading book with a caption for the definition of plagiarism which is the act of presenting another's work or ideas as your own

What is it?

  • It's not just taking words, it's taking ideas and using them as your own without giving credit
  • It is usually not deliberate – it is generally a result of poor note taking or lack of organization
  • If you give credit by way of a citation, then you’re usually ok.
  • If you are unsure whether to give credit or not, cite the source just to be safe

What can happen if I do plagiarize?

  • A lot will depend upon whether it's intentional or unintentional
  • You may initially receive a warning
  • You could also receive a failing mark on the paper or fail the class altogether
  • It could be reported and added to your academic file
  • In some extreme circumstances it can be grounds for expulsion
  • Do you know your Professor's policies on plagiarism?

Academic Integrity and Academic Dishonesty

This video provides information on Academic Integrity as it applies to the Manhattanville University Academic Integrity Policy.

Am I Plagiarizing? (Easybib)

This infographic flowchart,describes how you can determine if you’re plagiarizing by graphically representing different scenarios