Lecturers, however, may decide on earlier deadlines at their discretion. Plagiarism Plagiarism is the direct copying, without proper acknowledgement, of words and ideas written by other people. You are expected to read books on relevant topics, but if you wish to mention any ideas that you find in the books, you must use references. References give the name of the author and the date of the book's publication in the main body of your text, and full details of the book at the end of the essay. Please ask your lecturers for details on referencing.
Plagiarism is a serious matter.
Assignments judged to be the product of plagiarism will receive a fail grade, and the students concerned may, as determined by the Board of Examiners, face further penalties. If you are unsure of any aspects of the preparation and presentation of assignments ask your course lecturers for guidance as early as possible. Do NOT give the assignment directly to the lecturer or to the General Office. If you fail to meet a deadline, notify both the lecturer and the General Office immediately about the delay and the reasons. Make a back-up copy of each assignment.