They often check the wording in student papers against the wording in the Cliff's Notes if they have the slightest doubt about whether students have used their own words. They can also easily find books in the library or papers from the Internet which students may have used to complete their work. Teachers quickly learn to recognize the various writing styles of their students, and they know a different style when they read it. Plagiarism will result in more severe penalties later in life. Learn these two words now and live them.
Many plagiarists are dismissed, often immediately after the guilty verdict is rendered.
We teachers in the English Department want you to be a successful student, but we want you to gain your success honestly . Your teacher will go over the list with you, but is is your responsibility to ask questions or to attend tutorial if you do not understand. Your teacher will also give you exercises to complete so that you will have practice in avoiding plagiarism. Please pay attention in class as we talk about plagiarism because after these class sessions, you will be held responsible for the information. No teacher wants to send students to the Honor Council.