another. Specifically, this includes: a) copying the words of another student from
examinations, themes, term papers, or these; b) copying the printed words or ideas of a
writer without giving credit to the author; 1) failing to cite quotations and borrowed ideas 2) failing to enclose borrowed language in quotation marks, and 3) failing to put summaries and paraphrase in your own words; using, borrowing, stealing, presenting, or downloading another�s ideas/writing and submitting such material as your own work; resubmitting work, in whole or in part, that has been previously submitted in another course without prior permission from the current instructor.�
Franklin Pierce College Handbook
Plagiarism strikes at the very heart of learning. If students permitted themselves to �steal� the work of another person, they fail to learn not only the process of creating their own work, but also miss out on information they are meant to be learning.
Those authors who have studied and worked hard to become published deserve the right to have their efforts acknowledged as well as protected. The author�s words and ideas should be used by students to increase their knowledge, help them form their own opinions, and generate their own ideas and words.
Special thanks to the history department and its members for allowing us to use their information.