I didn’t know that I was plagiarising so why should I get into trouble?
Claiming that you didn’t realise you plagiarised will not get you out of trouble. The information given to you by your lecturers and tutors and that which is available both in your subject outline and this guide should be enough to demonstrate how you can avoid plagiarism by referencing properly. Plagiarism is a serious offence and even if your faculty accepts that you were unaware that you plagiarised, you will be warned about your conduct and a record of the warning will go to the Registrar. All university students are considered as responsible adults. If you are struggling with referencing concepts, ask for assistance immediately.
