For your own protection, all students should make a copy of the paper they will submit to me. All students using word processors should use a back-up disk. I have posted guidelines for the paper assignment at my website. The paper must follow the required methods of citing primary and secondary sources, and it must also include a formal bibliography. I require students to use footnotes or endnotes in the proper format.
Plagiarism is a serious academic offense.
The penalties for plagiarism in this course can range from receiving a failing grade for the plagiarized assignment to receiving a failing grade in the course. In some cases plagiarism can result in suspension or expulsion from the college. For more information on plagiarism, see the Student Handbook. I routinely spot-check papers for evidence of plagiarism. Michel de Montaigne, Essays .