As outlined in the NSCC Academic Integrity Policy (2017), plagiarism is "presenting, in any format, someone else’s ideas, presentations, writing, artistic work, or creations, whether verbal, print, structural, design or electronic, in whole or in part, as one’s own, by failing to credit the source."
This includes the use of material received or purchased from another person, website, or other source or prepared by any person other than the individual claiming to be the author.
Plagiarism includes:
Bainbridge State College. (2010). Plagiarism: How to avoid it [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/2q0NlWcTq1Y
Practicing integrity in our academic and professional work is a continuous process. It is essential that we continue to demonstrate the fundamental values of love, courage, respect, honesty, humility, truth, and wisdom throughout our lives. Below are some cases of plagiarism that have significantly impacted the careers and futures of those involved:
NSCC. (2017, October 1). Academic integrity policy. https://www.nscc.ca/about/publications/policies-procedures/policies/academic-integrity-policy.asp