Avoid Sham Paraphrasing - Don't just think changing or rearranging a few words is OK!

Especially Avoid Sham Paraphrasing - Take a look at this Academic Skills Office video https://mylearn.une.edu.au/mod/page/view.php?id=764031  which describes different types of paraphrasing.

Don't Reuse or Recycle your own Work - This is considered to be Academic Misconduct!

You need to seek written permission from your Unit Coordinator before you can reuse or recycle your own work. This is especially important if you previously failed the unit.

Don’t Take Shortcuts - Making sure you reference and acknowledge sources is vital!

Make referencing a top priority as you work on your assessments.

Keep a list of all the sources you have used and properly reference your assessment submissions. 

Especially remember that Posters, Brochures, Videos and Audio should all include an appropriate reference list (just like you would for an academic essay or report).

Never submit an assignment that you have not run through the Turn-It-In Self-Check and remember Turn-It-In will not report to you similarities with other student submissions.

Paraphrase Correctly and Don’t over use Direct Quotations!

Don’t have more than 3 direct quotations in an assessment task, if you have too many your lecturer might flag that you are not paraphrasing correctly. This can happen even if you have properly referenced the quotations.  So, paraphrase ideas/concepts rather than use direct quotations. 

Keep evidence of you whole planning and writing process!

Do you have the information and evidence to demonstrate that your assessment submission was ethically prepared and represents your own work?

  • Can you produce artefacts from your writing process, such as brainstorming notes, drafts, revisions, or reflections? This could include outlines, version histories, or drafts, either handwritten or digital.
  • Do you have copies of all original sources you’ve referenced?
  • Are you able to clearly explain the writing choices you made?
  • Can you discuss how and why you selected each piece of evidence or example?

Ensure you keep copies of your work as you progress, saving each version with unique version numbers (e.g., My_Essay_v001.docx, My_Essay_v002.docx). This approach allows you to easily provide evidence of your writing workflow, if needed. 

Additionally, retain a copy of each source you cite and reference. We recommend saving screenshots of web pages and copies of papers, journal articles, and other resources (excluding prescribed textbooks). Collecting these materials in a dedicated folder during your research is good practice and will support your writing process.

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