Plagiarism | Learning and Teaching @ Newcastle

What is plagiarism?

The Plagiarism Working Group in May 2007 defined plagiarism as "the use of the work of others without acknowledgement." This definition includes not just written work but also music, images, computer code and ideas.

Ways to minimise opportunities for plagiarism

The design of assessment, both in the questions asked and the ways in which those questions are asked can play a major role in minimising the opportunities for plagiarism.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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