ITT Dublin Plagiarism Reference Tariff Last updated 19/03/2014 1: Assign points based on the following criteria: HISTORY
All plagiarism offenses will be recorded and used to determine history.
1st Time
2nd Time
3rd/+ Time
100 points
200 points
300 points
AMOUNT / EXTENT
This refers to all types of individual and collaborative, written and practical, print and electronic
assignments including word processed documents, dissertations, spreadsheets, technical graphics,
designs, drawings, diagrams, media projects, art works, computer code, project work, etc.
Below 5% AND less than two sentences
80 points
As above but with critical aspects* plagiarised
105 points
Between 5% and 20% OR more than two sentences but not more than
two paragraphs
As above but with critical aspects* plagiarised
105 points
Between 20% and 50% OR more than two paragraphs but not more
than five paragraphs
130 points
As above but with critical aspects* plagiarised
Above 50% OR more than five paragraphs
160 points
160 points
Presenting work previously submitted
Presenting work taken from another without their knowledge or consent
Submission purchased from essay mill or ghost-writing service
225 points
225 points 225 points †
130 points
* Critical aspects are key ideas central to the assignment. This includes presenting work which has been altered in form but not in substance
(e.g. altering words in a written assignment to bypass plagiarism detection software, altering software programs to change specific
elements such as variable names but not function, copying designs but altering colours, etc.)
LEVEL / STAGE
Level 1 (Year 1 and 2)
Level 2 (Year 3 )
Level 3 (Year 4+/Postgraduate)
70 points
115 points
140 points
VALUE OF ASSIGNMENT
Standard weighting (50% or less of
module)
Component weighted at 50% or more of
module
Final project or dissertation contributing to
award
30 points
60 points
100 points per 5 credits
ADDITIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Evidence of deliberate attempt to disguise plagiarism by changing words, sentences or references to avoid detection 40 points
Adapted from: Plagiarism Reference Tariff Copyright © 2009‐2010 nLearning Ltd. ITT Dublin Plagiarism Reference Tariff Last updated 19/03/2014 2: Award penalties based on the assigned points. PENALTIES (Summative Work) In all cases a formal warning is given and a record made contributing to the student’s previous history. Points
LEVEL ONE
280 - 329
Available Penalties
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•
No further action beyond written warning
Assignment awarded 0% - resubmission required, with no penalty
on mark
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•
No further action beyond written warning
Assignment awarded 0% - resubmission required, with no penalty
on mark
Assignment awarded 0% - resubmission required but mark capped
at 40%
330 - 379
•
LEVEL TWO
•
380 - 524
•
Assignment awarded 0% - resubmission required but mark capped
at 40%
Assignment awarded 0% - no opportunity to resubmit in current
semester
Disciplinary board considers points and can apply the following sanctions:
LEVEL THREE
525+
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•
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•
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•
Module awarded 0% - re-sit required
Module awarded 0% - no opportunity to re-sit
Module awarded 0% - no opportunity to re-sit, and credit lost
Award classification reduced
Qualification reduced (e.g. Honours -> no Honours)
Disqualified from institution but credits retained
Disqualified from institution with credits withdrawn
PENALTIES (Formative Work)
280 - 379
380+
Informal warning
Formal warning, with record made contributing to the student’s previous
history
Adapted from: Plagiarism Reference Tariff Copyright © 2009‐2010 nLearning Ltd. ITT Dublin Plagiarism Reference Tariff Last updated 19/03/2014 EXAMPLES
ExampleofLevel1Offence
A first year student presents a CA which is 35% plagiarised. It is their first offence. The CA is standard CA and there was no evidence of an attempt to avoid detection. Category
History First time Amount/Extent 35% Level/Stage Level 1 (First Year) Value of Assignment Standard Additional Characteristics ‐ Total 330 points is a Level 1 offence. Follow Level 1 procedure. Points 100 130 70 30 ‐ 330 ExampleofLevel2Offence
A second year student presents a standard CA which was presented by a student during the previous year. This is the student’s second time to present a piece of work that is plagiarised. Category
History Second time Amount/Extent Above 50% Level/Stage Level 1 (Second Year) Value of Assignment Standard Additional Characteristics ‐ Total 460 points is a Level 2 offence. Follow Level 2 procedures. Points 200 160 70 30 ‐ 460 ExampleofLevel3Offence
A third year student presents a standard CA with 25% of the document plagiarised. The passages plagiarised cover the key concepts of the subject. This is the student’s third plagiarism offence. Category
History Amount/Extent Level/Stage Value of Assignment Additional Characteristics Total Third time 25% including critical aspects Level 2 (Third Year) Standard Evidence of deliberate attempt to disguise plagiarism. Points 300 160 115 30 40 645 645 points is a Level 3 offence. Follow Level 3 procedures. Adapted from: Plagiarism Reference Tariff Copyright © 2009‐2010 nLearning Ltd. ITT Dublin Plagiarism Reference Tariff Last updated 19/03/2014 ExampleofLevel3Offence
A final year student presents a dissertation which contains large passages that have been copied from a number of sources. The references to these sources have been fabricated. This is student’s third time to present plagiarised work. Category
History Amount/Extent Level/Stage Value of Assignment Additional Characteristics Total Third time Above 50% or more than five paragraphs Level 3 (Year 4) Final year dissertation (5 credits) Evidence of attempt to disguise plagiarism Points 300 160 140 100 40 740 740 points is a Level 3 offence. Follow Level 3 procedures. Adapted from: Plagiarism Reference Tariff Copyright © 2009‐2010 nLearning Ltd.