Possible penalties for detected cases of plagiarism by students and staff shall include:
Major plagiarism done by students
- Fail the student
- Revocation of award(s)
- Expulsion
Minor plagiarism done by students
- Academic Counselling
- Resubmission of work after alteration
- Warning
Major plagiarism done by staff
- Blacklist
- Retraction of the work(s)
- Revoke recognition/award(s)
- Dismissal
- Legal action
Minor plagiarism done by staff
- Warning
- Retraction of work(s)
The consequences of plagiarism are far-reaching and no one is immune. Neither ignorance nor stature excuses a person from the ethical and legal ramifications of committing plagiarism. Before attempting any writing project, learn about plagiarism. Find out what constitutes plagiarism and how to avoid it.