The NU Academic Integrity Policy defines plagiarism as "intentionally representing the words, ideas, or data of another as one’s own in any academic exercise without providing proper citation."
- Plagiarism is an act of cheating.
- It disrupts the trust between a student and an instructor, and among classmates.
- It may result in a failing grade for an assignment, or even dismissal from a course.
- It can lead to a ruined reputation and loss of one's job.
Since it is a serious violation of intellectual integrity, plagiarism harms the reputation of the university as well as the individual.
For more information, see our guide to Avoiding Plagiarism.