If you are assigned a research paper, your instructor will explain how to make fair use of material you have taken from elsewhere. They quite easily recognize work that students themselves did not do. FDU s Academic Integrity Policy explains the penalties for plagiarism. These penalties range from failure for the assignment, failure in the course, to dismissal from the University. Students who share their work with other students are subject to the same penalties.
Most students take their college work very seriously.
They understand that classroom disruption defrauds them of the education they are paying for. Ultimately it is the instructor s job to assure that the classroom environment makes it possible for students to learn. By your courtesy and respectful example you will encourage your fellow students to be courteous and respectful.