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Academic Integrity - Students

How to avoid plagiarism

Plagiarism is a form of academic dishonesty, where the work of others is passed off as your own. According to the University's Policy on Student Academic Integrity, plagiarism is:

the presentation of the thoughts or works of another as one's own. Without limiting the generality of this definition, it may include:

copying or paraphrasing material from any source without due acknowledgment;

  • using another's ideas without due acknowledgment;
  • working with others without permission and presenting the resulting work as though it was completed independently.

In Australian universities it is considered very important that you acknowledge the original sources of your ideas. By referencing your work correctly you will avoid charges of plagiarism. You need use a recognised referencing style, and your lecturer or tutor should be able to tell you the preferred style for your School or Faculty. The following links may help you to learn more about avoiding plagiarism by correctly citing your sources.

Infoskills - online information literacy and academic integrity tutorial developed by the University of Newcastle Library

Writing and Plagiarism - this InfoSkills module is particularly useful, as it provides clear definitions of academic misconduct, including plagiarism and academic fraud, and how to use  appropriate referencing styles.

Referencing and Style Guides - gives guidance on referencing and provides links to many different style manuals developed by the University Library.

Learning Support Program - offers free workshops and short courses at the Callaghan Campus.

Course list - courses on many topics including essay writing skills, critical thinking, avoiding plagiarism, and referencing.