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Plagiarism and academic dishonesty are regarded very seriously. The penalties involved can include loss of marks, failure in a subject or course, termination of candidature, or removal of a degree. Moreover, in a student’s future occupation or profession the consequences are no less serious. Careers have been ruined! It is important, therefore, to understand what constitutes plagiarism and academic dishonesty.
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Smyth, T.R. (2004). Academic Standards. In: The Principles of Writing in Psychology. Macmillan Study Skills. Red Globe Press, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-230-20886-5_4
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