University Writing Center: ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Plagiarism and self-plagiarism are addressed in the APA 7 manual in Sections 1.17, 8.2, 8.3, and 12.13. Students should make themselves familiar with these sections.

In instances where the misuse of sources warrants action beyond a warning, a student will be required to participate in the UWC’s Proper Use of Sources tutorial, which is available by referral only.

The process is:

• Turnitin scores or faculty assessment indicate the need for intervention to instruct a student to properly use sources and avoid suspicion of plagiarism or self-plagiarism.
• A student is notified of the assessment through course email and/or ATSU email and is asked to contact the UWC and complete the tutorial.
• A student contacts the UWC and is sent the Proper Use of Sources tutorial, which has three steps:

1. Complete assigned readings;
2. Complete skills building activities; and
3. Rewrite/revise the assignment that prompted the offense and submit for a reduced grade.

After completing the UWC Proper Use of Sources tutorial, any significant, subsequent occurrence may have adverse academic consequences.