Plagiarism

As an international student, you have additional factors to consider.  You may have to settle into a different culture and education system without, perhaps, your usual sources of support.  You may also have to study in a second language. 

These factors can be challenging and stimulating, but they can also be a source of pressure.  Make sure that anxiety or a lack of knowledge does not lead to intentional or unintentional plagiarism. 

• Complete this Plagiarism section and use its guidance every time you write an assignment.
• Familiarise yourself with the rules of academic writing and referencing at UWE.  They may not be the same as in your previous education system.
• If you’re unsure about your standard of written English, get extra help. Do not quote or copy passages from a text because you lack the confidence to use your own words.
• Get help to improve your writing style.
• Be clear about what an assignment is asking you to do.  If you don’t understand an assignment brief, ask your tutor for help. 
• Make sure that you understand how to find and use information.  Ask your tutor or a Librarian for guidance if necessary.
• Allow yourself extra time for assignments so that you can practise paraphrasing and summarising.   This will soon help you to develop your own voice, so that you don’t feel a need to rely on quoted sections of a text to speak for you.