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Preventing Plagiarism | Citation and Research

Academic freedom is a fundamental right in any institution of higher learning. Honesty and integrity are necessary preconditions of this freedom. Academic integrity requires that all academic work be wholly the product of an identified individual or individuals. Joint efforts are legitimate only when the assistance of others is explicitly acknowledged. Ethical conduct is the obligation of every member of the University community, and breaches of academic integrity constitute serious offenses.

Maintenance of the standards of academic honesty and the successful administration of this policy depend on the mutual cooperation of faculty and students. Dissemination of the Academic Integrity Policy to all faculty, staff, and students will ensure that all members of the community are informed about academic integrity.

Faculty cooperation is essential for successful application of the procedures defined by the Academic Integrity Policy. Faculty members can help promote academic integrity by making clear on their syllabi their expectations concerning citation methods, homework assignments, collaborative student efforts, research papers, examinations, and the like.

Efforts should be made to detect and to prevent cheating and plagiarism in all academic assignments. If faculty members have evidence of academic dishonesty, they are expected to report such evidence promptly. Instructors can report violations of academic integrity to the Office of Student Judicial Affairs through the "File a Complaint" section of our website.

Students must assume responsibility for maintaining honesty in all work submitted for credit and in any other work designated by the instructor of the course. Students are also expected to report incidents of academic dishonesty to the instructor or dean of the instructional unit.

Preventing Plagiarism

Academic Integrity: A Guide for Faculty and Staff

Citation and Research

	Rutgers University Libraries: Style Manuals
	Rutgers Learning Centers
	Rutgers Writing Center
	EasyBib: Free Automatic Bibliography Composer
	Modern Language Association: Frequently Asked Questions About MLA Style
	American Psychological Association: APA Style Tips
	RefWorks: Web-Based Bibliography and Database Manager
	University of Chicago: The Chicago Manual of Style Online