First Things First . . .

What is plagiarism?

► Who cares?

Why is plagiarism difficult to avoid?

Definite don'ts

What happens if you are accused?

How to Avoid Plagiarism

Use valid, credible sources for information

Take careful notes

Quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing

Giving Credit

Papers

Presentations, websites, etc.

Citation styles

Is it plagiarism? (interactive game)

Copyright

What's the deal with the © ?

Is it copyright infringement? (interactive game)

Who cares?

The University of Maine at Farmington is a community of learners.  We come together to learn from and to teach each other.  Inherent in that relationship is an expectation of academic integrity, an ethic of scholarship.  The Code of Academic Integrity is an integral part of this campus.  While UMF places a high value on academic freedom and the rights of faculty members to employ whatever teaching strategies they deem appropriate, we members of this academic community agree on one point:  we share in the responsibilities of making UMF a place of academic integrity.  Students are expected to educate themselves about ethical standards and seek advice when they have questions about academic integrity.

Because we understand that

• the University of Maine at Farmington is a community of learners,
• every individual's role in this community is valued, and
• the community is damaged when its members do not uphold academic integrity,

we pledge to protect our community by abiding by the Code of Academic Integrity.

The University of Maine at Farmington Code of Academic Integrity emphasizes the need for commitment to academic integrity in its introduction.