The University of Ulster Plagiarism Policy (2012) defines plagiarism as:
"...the act of taking or copying someone else’s work, including another student’s, and presenting it as if it were one’s own...Plagiarism also occurs where a student’s own work is re-presented without being properly referenced. Plagiarism is a form of cheating and is a disciplinary offence."
You can find the Plagiarism Policy on the A-Z list of University Policies.
Below are some textbooks on referencing and plagiarism. Please note that any examples of reference types may not reflect the Ulster Business School Harvard style.
It is extremely important to acknowledge all of the sources that you have used to support your work. This helps to distinguish between your ideas and other people's ideas, and ensures that you avoid any possibility of unintended plagiarism. Plagiarism is therefore seen as a form of cheating. Have a look at the links below, which explain what plagiarism IS and tips on how to avoid it.
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Turnitin is an originality checking and plagiarism prevention service used by the University of Ulster. It aims to ensure best practice for using and citing other people’s written material. |
You will often be required to submit your work through Turnitin in Blackboard.