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ENG 111: English Composition I

What is Plagiarism?

Plagiarism From Encyclopedia of Social Problems

To represent oneself as the author of some work that is in fact the work of someone else is to plagiarize. Plagiarism may include the “passing off” of the form of the work—for example, the exact words of a piece of writing—or the intellectual content, or both. MORE

Don't Violate the Code

Plagiarism is a violation of the Georgetown College Honor System.  Every student signs this honor code during orientation. Violation of the Honor System can result in the following: written reprimand/warning, financial restitution, F on a specific assignment, F in pertinent course, suspension, and/or expulsion.