Future Performance Training
To be able to use the information you have found, you will have to know the legal requirements. The following is extremely important to ensure the correct use of information.
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Plagiarism |
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What is plagiarism? |
Consequences of plagiarism. |
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What is a "Paper Mill"? |
Detection Tools. |
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Copyright |
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SA Copyright Law. |
Own vs other’s work. |
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Practical copyright tips. |
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Plagiarism
What is plagiarism?
Plagiarism is: Most simply, plagiarism is intellectual theft. Any use of another author’s research, ideas, or language without proper attribution may be considered plagiarism.
What is a paper mill?
You will find paper mills on the Internet. These are web sites that provide you with completed assignments - the only thing you have to do is to put your name on it and submit it as your own work. That is plagiarism.
It is important to note that it is very easy for a facilitator to find out whether your assignment came from a paper mill. There are sophisticated detection tools on the Internet that allow a facilitator to search for that assignment and because the assignment is on the Internet, it will be found.
Detection tools and links to them will be discussed further on in this section.
Legal USE of the information - Plagiarism
- Consequences of plagiarism for you
Your institution or faculty will have a policy concerning this issue and the penalties may include the following:
- A failing grade for your assignment;
- A failing grade for the subject;
- Probationary status;
- Or even expulsion from the institution
Detection tools
There are certain detection tools available on the Internet to detect plagiarism in assignments. The following web sites will explain how to use these tools as well as where to find them:
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Plagiarism.org |
This web site provides frequently-asked questions and answers, and explains how the detection tool can be used. This detection tool is available at Turnitin.com |
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Detecting Plagiarism - A quick guide for faculty (Iowa State University) |
This website provides some indicators to look for in the format, citation, style and content of the assignment. |
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Cheating 101: Paper Mills and You |
This web site provides a list of different detection sites. |
Copyright
SA Copyright Law
The use of information is protected by copyright law. Everyone who uses information by making a copy, quoting information in an assignment, copy an electronic document, etc., needs to know how to apply the copyright law.
The following document was provided by the Publishing Liaison Office of the Adamastor Trust.
- What is copyright?
- Is there a legitimate exemption for teaching purposes?
- Who is the owner of copyright?
- How long does copyright last?
- What are the penalties for copyright infringement?
- Why does the law require people to obtain permission and pay fees for photocopying?
- How do I get copyright protection for my work?
- Which works are protected by copyright?
- Which works are not protected by copyright?
- What is the difference between a copyright and a trademark or patent?
What about copyright in the Library?
- Does copyright apply on the Internet and to e-mail?
- What can I do if a text has been ordered for a class but is late in arriving at the bookstore?
- How do I obtain copyright permission to use somebody else's work?
Practical copyright tips:
Research or personal or private use
- For the purpose of research or private study, or for personal or private use Section 12 (1) of the Act allows the making of a single copy of a reasonable portion of a work, consistent with fair dealing.
- It is generally accepted that the copying of the whole or a major portion of the work in question is not reasonable and not compatible with fair dealing.
- The user may not make the copy available to others.
- Copyright shall also not be infringed for the purposes of critical review or reporting of current events in a newspaper, film or broadcast.
Own vs others’ work
Copyright does not mean that you can't make use of other people's work in your assignments - you are actually encouraged to do this. You will learn a lot from other authors, especially from specialists in a specific field. Copyright means that you should use other people's work in the correct way. This includes giving credit to the origin of the information by referencing and adding a bibliography to your assignment.