Avoid Plagiarism by Citing Sources
Bainbridge State College. "Plagiarism: How to Avoid It." YouTube. YouTube, 5 Jan. 2010. Web. 19 Oct. 2014.
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Why is it important to Cite Your Sources for your Research Papers?
Citing sources and creating a Bibliography/Works Cited List:
- Gives credit to the author(s)
- Illustrates your ability to locate & evaluate appropriate sources
- Provides evidence for the arguments and conclusions in your paper
- Prevents plagarism and copyright infringement
What Is Plagiarism?
pla·gia·rism
Plagiarism can be intentional or unintentional
Consequences of Plagiarism Here at Chaffey
The School Dean may impose the following sanctions after meeting with the student:
- verbal warning or written reprimand
- failing grade for an assignment
- failing grade in the course
- removal from class
- restitution
The Dean of Student Services and Discipline may also meet with the student and impose additional sanctions based on the student’s previous discipline history. Additional sanctions may include:
- disciplinary probation
- removal
- suspension
- expulsion of the student
- ineligibility to participate in extracurricular activities
Source: https://www.chaffey.edu/fac-handbook/i/pdf/Student_Behavior_CodeSH14-15.pdf
The Nuts & Bolts
The Chicago Manual of Style by Call Number: 808.02 G43ISBN: 9780226104201Publication Date: 2010-08-01
