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Failure to Cite

Definition overview

1 Definition

Failure to cite is when students inadvertently fail to indicate, through referencing in their submitted Assessment work, that another person's thoughts, writing, ideas or work are not their own. While it is recognised that scholarly work often involves reference to the ideas, data and conclusions of other scholars, intellectual honesty requires that such references be explicitly and clearly noted.

2 References

UniSQ Defined.

3 Definition Information

Approved Date

30/11/2009

Effective Date

30/11/2009

Record No

14/220PL

Complying with the law and observing Policy and Procedure is a condition of working and/or studying at the University.

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