The Consequences
A student who plagiarises work, whether
intentionally or unintentionally, in the first instance
will be issued a warning from NCNZ staff.
Any further instances may result in the student
being withdrawn from their course of study.
Further information can be found in the ‘Student
Conduct Rules’ section outlined in the Student
Handbook.
Remember
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If you are unsure as to whether the information
you are using is considered common knowledge
and if it should be referenced — reference the
source.
 Always write your answers in your own words.
 If in doubt, please ask. We are here to help.
Plagiarism
Further Information
We hope that you now have a better understanding
of plagiarism.
Further information can be found at
www.plagiarism.org or by contacting the Education
Manager at NCNZ.
Rules and Guidelines
for Students
Taranaki Mail Centre
PO Box 749
New Plymouth 4340
Free phone: 0800 759 0218
Phone: 06 757 4565
Fax: 06 757 4560
Website: www.ncnz.co.nz
Hours: 8.30am - 5pm
Plagiarism
What is Considered Plagiarism?
Tips to Avoid Plagiarism
NCNZ has a zero tolerance policy towards
plagiarism. It is very important that students
understand what constitutes plagiarism and the
serious consequences that can occur as a result of
plagiary.
Plagiarism includes:
 Completing an assessment using another
person’s work e.g. another student who has
previously completed the assessment.
We understand that it is not always easy to think
of or express your work in a way that is new and
original; however, it is important to do so, as to
plagiarise not only discredits your academic
integrity, it is also unfair to those who work hard
to produce their own original work. When
completing assessments, avoid plagiarism by
following a few simple rules:
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Copying words or ideas without naming the
author and acknowledging the source using
quotation marks.
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Using the sentence structure from a source,
even though the writer may change the words.
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Always write the information in your own
words.
To steal and pass off (the ideas or words of
another) as one’s own.
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Using a quote without indicating that it is a
direct quote by using quotation marks.
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When using another’s ideas, reference all
sources accurately.
To use (another’s production) without crediting
the source.
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Using a large proportion of others’ work and
ideas, even if cited and referenced.
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Always ensure that it is clearly stated where
and when the information or ideas were
sourced.
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Not accurately referencing all sources of
information within the text of an assessment.
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Do not use any information if you are unsure
of its origin.
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Not compiling an accurate reference and
bibliography at the completion of the
assessment.
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Always provide the correct information, with a
reference list &/ or bibliography at the end of t
the assessment. Tutors need to be able to
access the source of all information used to
complete assignments.
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References are to be completed following the
APA method as outlined in the Student
Handbook and Student Study Skills guide.
What is Plagiarism?
According to the Merriam-Webster online
dictionary, (www.merriam-webster.com), to
‘plagiarise’ means to:
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To commit literary theft.
To present as new and original, an idea or
product derived from an existing source.
Plagiarism is therefore, any use of other people’s
material, either words or ideas, without giving due
recognition to the author and/or source.
Information should always be written in your own
words and the original source given due
recognition through referencing.
In short, plagiarism is a form of stealing.
Please note:
Copying the writings of others and then referencing
is still considered plagiarism. All answers must be
in your own words, unless directly quoted using
quotation marks.