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Academic Integrity Policy Site policy Authenticated users

Summary

Nelson Mandela University

Policy for the promotion of academic integrity and prevention of plagiarism - D909/12

Full policy

I agree not to:

  1. Make use of any means that could inappropriately help me in my work.
  2. Obtain or try to obtain help or assist any other student in any way with the assessment/assignment unless my lecturer has indicated that this is permitted.
  3. Allow any fellow student to copy or use my work.
  4. Accept assistance, copy or use another student’s assessment/assignment.
  5. Submit work that is not my own.
  6. Undertake to complete the assessment/assignment on behalf of another/other student/s.
  7. Allow another/other student/s to complete the assessment/assignment on my behalf.
  8. Share any screenshots or copies of the assessment/assignment with fellow students.

I hereby:

  1. Acknowledge that all the rules about tests, assignments and examinations are applicable and that I am aware of the rules contained in the Nelson Mandela University’s General Prospectus, specifically those regarding plagiarism and dishonesty - General Prospectus rule G1.27: Plagiarism and academic dishonesty - Access the full policy here Promotion of Academic Integrity and Prevention of Plagiarism.
  2. I understand what plagiarism is, and I know that it constitutes unacceptable academic behaviour.
  3. I declare that the work I am submitting herewith is mine. In so far as I have used other people’s work, it has been duly acknowledged and referenced adequately per departmental guidelines and prescriptions.
  4. I have not allowed, and will not allow, anyone to copy my work to pass it off as their work.