In my writing and literature classes, for instance, I refer students to resources such as The Librarians' Index to the Internet , Voice of the Shuttle , and the many academic databases available through UC Davis libraries. The Campus Writing Center Workshop Program can help interested faculty address all these issues. Students suspected of plagiarism , whether intentional or not, are referred to Student Judicial Affairs for a meeting with a SJA officer. The university response to students who plagiarize includes a disciplinary sanction such as disciplinary probation, deferred suspension, or in serious or repeated cases, suspension or even dismissal from the university. Students are also often required to meet with a specialist from the Learning Skills Center for tutoring about how to avoid plagiarism or are assigned community service or other projects.
Technology can be a powerful ally.
Student Judicial Affairs also offers free instructor access to one of the most powerful anti-plagiarism tools available. John Barrie of Plagiarism. Andy Jones coordinates the Computer-Aided Instruction Program for the English Department . Why Integrity Matters Plagiarism.