The Center also conducts regular workshops aimed at giving students extra help with academic writing. Tutors will even train you to use the Center's PC and Macintosh computers so you can type and print your papers. Plagiarism Plagiarism, or the presentation of another person's work as your own, whether you mean to or not, is a serious crime. Allowing another writer to copy or compose any part of your work is also plagiarism. Students suspected of plagiarism will be called before the Vice President of Student Affairs for disciplinary action.
Plagiarism is easy to avoid.
Simply acknowledge the source of any words, phrases, or ideas that you use. If you are not sure how to quote or paraphrase a source, or if you need help with the format of textual notes or bibliographies, check with me. You can, and in fact should, seek the help and advice of friends, classmates, and tutors, to be sure that your written work is completely your own. Electronic Devices Beepers, buzzers, pagers, cellular telephones, and all other kinds of electronic devices can be disruptive in the classroom. Make sure that your electronic device will not make noise during our classroom meetings.