By the time you reach A-level study you are likely to have been sternly warned about plagiarism. Evidence from the media certainly suggests that teachers and lecturers are increasingly concerned about the amount of plagiarised work being submitted by their students, and in further and higher education specialist software is now being used to scan everything from coursework essays to UCAS statements. However, recent surveys have revealed a widespread lack of understanding among sixth-formers about what plagiarism really is and why they should avoid it. So, what can you do to ensure you steer clear of problems?
Plagiarism is taking and using as one’s own the thoughts, writings or inventions of another person without acknowledgement. For the student of A-level English this could mean:
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