Learn about copyright, and how it is an important part of researching with integrity, on the Copyright @ Western site. Learn more about the Licensed Use Guidelines for Electronic Resources, and how to use electronic resources responsibly while conducting .the Fair Dealing provision of the Copyright Act using these guidelines published by The Council of Ministers of Education, Canada.
Plagiarism is an intentional act of academic dishonesty and intellectual theft. “Flagrant plagiarism” occurs when complete portions of one or more written texts are copied, but no quotation marks are used to indicate that the words have been borrowed even if a citation of the source has , or has not, been included. “Disguised plagiarism” happens when the original text is “disguised” by changing only a few words, even if a citation is included.
Whether flagrant or disguised, plagiarism is a serious academic offence. The texts and materials borrowed from others must be acknowledged. The acknowledgment must include quotation marks around the material used, and a notation giving specific source information. Web citations must include sources as well as the date and time of access.
Learn more at Policy Regarding Plagiarism.
Western Libraries have complied many resources to help students avoid plagiarism by properly citing sources.
Western Libraries have assembled style guides for APA, MLA, Chicago, ASA, and other formats.