Moore Module: Avoiding Plagiarism

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Most people know to avoid deliberate plagiarism but some examples are more subtle and harder to spot. The University takes research integrity and any breeches very seriously so it is important for staff and students at all stages of their career to learn how to avoid problems.

This self-paced, interactive module allows learners to think about what constitutes plagiarism, it's role in academic misconduct, and how it can be avoided.

• Undergraduate students
• Postgraduate students
• PhD students
• Academic staff

This module covers the following topics:

• What is plagiarism?
• What is academic integrity and why does it matter?
• Types of plagiarism.
• Strategies to avoid problems.

At the end of the module, learners will be able to:

• Define plagiarism and academic misconduct
• Explain why academic misconduct is a problem.
• Discuss the different types of plagiarism.
• Understand referencing techniques.
• Select an appropriate note-taking strategy.

The module will remain available for all and learners are free to complete it at their own pace. Registering via this website allows you to add the module to your University training record.

The module can be accessed here.