Avoiding Plagiarism

To avoid plagiarism we need to consider the following four issues.

1. What is Plagiarism and how do students avoid it?

Before you can avoid plagiarism you need to know what it is. The link "What is plagiarism and how do I avoid it?", on the left of this page, will give you some information on this.

2. How can the tutor design out Plagiarism?

One of the best ways to avoid plagiarism is to set assignments that are difficult to plagiarise. The link "How can the tutor design out plagiarism?", on the left of this page, will give you some information on this.

3. How can tutors detect Plagiarism?

Tutors detect plagiarism in a number of ways but they now have access to the JISC Plagiarism Service. The link "How can tutors detect plagiarism?", on the left of this page, will give you some information on this.

4. What happens if Plagiarism is detected?

If a tutor suspects plagiarism then this will invoke a number of university procedures. The link "What happens if plagiarism is detected?", on the left of this page, will give you some information on this.