Avoiding Plagiarism

An online course and software solution to ensure your students follow best practice in paraphrasing, referencing and citation

Avoiding Plagiarism is an introductory course for undergraduate and postgraduate students which is suitable for all disciplines. This updated course will give you assurance that all your students have been adequately prepared for their assignments and provides your university with evidence that students have received training in how to avoid plagiarism, whether intentional or not.

Key Features

Student views Review quizzes Interviews with students Multiple choice quizzes to help giving their thoughts you learn what plagiarism is and 96% on plagiarism. test your knowledge.

of students taking this course taking this course state it to be effective in improving their understand of how to avoid plagiarism.

Scenarios Plagiarism in the news Practice exercises Interactive scenarios Online resources to help Interactive activities to help you that illustrate some of the extend your learning, identify plagiarism and practise situations you may encounter in including articles on real-life how to correctly cite and the course of your studies. cases of plagiarism. reference different sources.

www.epigeum.com Are you confident that students at your institution: • Understand what plagiarism is and why avoiding it is so important? • Are familiar with the key terms associated with plagiarism and academic integrity? • Can identify the different types of plagarism? • Appreciate the importance of referencing and accurate citation?

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Developed in collaboration with:

Anglia Ruskin University The University University of University of Southampton University of Zurich Nottingham Trent University University of Hertfordshire

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