Plagiarism

Plagiarism is a serious violation of academic integrity. It occurs when an individual presents another person's words, ideas, data, research, creative work, or other intellectual property as their own without appropriate acknowledgment. Plagiarism may also include the unauthorized use of artificial intelligence-generated content, including text, images, data analysis, computer code, or other materials, when such use is prohibited by the instructor or when the use of AI is not properly disclosed and cited.

When the use of artificial intelligence is permitted, students must comply with instructor requirements regarding disclosure, attribution, and acceptable use. Students remain responsible for verifying the accuracy of AI-generated content and for ensuring that all submitted work reflects their own understanding and academic engagement. Presenting AI-generated work as entirely one's own, or using AI in a manner inconsistent with course requirements, may be treated as plagiarism or another form of academic dishonesty.

All incidents of plagiarism will result in a penalty and be promptly reported to the Vice President for Academic Affairs or the Dean. Penalties for first-time plagiarism are at the discretion of the instructor and at a minimum require a one grade penalty reduction but may include failure of the assignment or failure for the course. An academic committee will decide penalties for any incidents of plagiarism, after the first.

Students who have questions about plagiarism are encouraged to consult with their instructor or to visit the Germain Center for Academic Success located in Rosary Hall or by emailing asc@albertus.edu.