How likely do you think it is that two photographs would be completely identical in every respect? Not very, you might answer! But in this strange but true tale, we discover that it is possible for two people to take an identical shot that is indistinguishable in every detail. The story starts with Sarah Scurr … Read more
A common referencing style, Harvard Referencing is the referencing style of choice for most institutions and lecturers and is used commonly across many disciplines. Harvard Referencing contains both an intext reference as well as a fuller bibliographical entry at the end of the essay. Follow this guide to set your references out correctly. Citing Book(s) … Read more
Did you read our student advisor’s last post on how to write an effective essay? Well here are some more tips from Jan on writing your assignments to help you get an even better grade. Don’t miss this list before you start! EXPLORE the question Make sure you have a full understanding of what you’re … Read more
This article stresses the importance of understanding intellectual property rights, particularly copyright, to prevent misuse and plagiarism in a digital age where information is often taken for granted. It outlines the history and applications of copyright, fair use exceptions, and the causes of plagiarism, emphasising the need for proper education on citation and tools like … Read more
Many people plagiarize but how much is it really? Some are probably thinking like maybe fifteen to twenty high school or college students, right? Well that is incorrect because their is way more than that and it is not even just students it is also grown adults who have highly paid careers. Plagiarism is a … Read more
Introduction It’s crucial a student in law school understands the severe consequences of academic misconduct after graduation; in particular where later the student seeks admission to practice. The Legal Practise Board grants permission to practice law; a student’s conduct can have a significant impact on this process. Academic misconduct is an unfair advantage in studies … Read more
We noticed that a lot of people are using our pics for their presentations – so we thought we’d put together a handy area where you can find a whole heap of plagiarism-themed pictures, illustrations and graphics. Feel free to link directly to the picture but if you don’t, we’d very much appreciate a credit … Read more
Find out about the difference between plagiarism and détournement The concept of détournement has been part of our culture for almost 100 years, having its roots in the Dada art movement of the 1920s. While most people are likely not familiar with the word détournement, almost anyone who has seen the cover of a punk … Read more
Find out about the differences between plagiarism and homage They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. This then begs the question of when does flattery cross the line into outright theft? It’s the difference between paying homage to someone’s work and simply taking someone’s work. Is it the intention to acknowledge, even … Read more
Find out the differences between plagiarism and parody The dangers of plagiarism are some of the most important lessons that media creators can ever learn. As defined by Merriam Webster, “plagiarism” is the act of stealing or appropriating another person’s work and labeling it as one’s own creation. This definition applies universally to songwriters, researchers, … Read more