Publication and prior submission of stories Successful freelance writing results in publication. Wait until after your stories have been evaluated and revised for class to submit them for publication. Work for this class must be original, written specifically for this class, based on research done this semester. Plagiarism Using others' work as one's own, is a violation of rules of student conduct at the University of Iowa. It is particularly inappropriate in a course in which students are expected to develop their skills as reporters and writers.
Plagiarism is a firable offense at many publications.
If you are found to have plagiarized any work of others you will receive a grade of F for the course. The highest paid professor at Drake University lost his job over doing this a few years ago. Assignments are due in class. You are responsible for turning them in. Leave completed papers on the desk at the front of the classroom.