What is plagiarism?

Plagiarism is representing the words, ideas, or work of another person or source as your own without proper attribution. This includes copying text from online sources, submitting another learner's work, and presenting AI-generated content as solely your own without disclosure.

All written work you submit at Nexford must be your own. No one else may write on your behalf, and you may not reproduce the work of others without proper citation.

Note: This article reflects the policies in the current catalog. Learners enrolled under a previous catalog version should refer to their applicable catalog or contact Learner Success for clarification.

Why It Matters

Plagiarism is a serious academic integrity violation. All submissions are reviewed using plagiarism detection software. If plagiarism is identified, your instructor will contact you and the matter will be reviewed in accordance with the University's Academic Honesty Policy.

Consequences escalate based on severity and frequency:

• A first instance may result in an academic warning and required corrective action
• Repeated or serious violations may result in dismissal from the University
• Violations discovered after graduation may result in a permanent transcript hold or degree revocation

Citing Your Sources

Proper citation is required whenever you reference external sources in your work. If you are unsure how to cite correctly, the following resources are available to you:

• Writing Lab - access citation guidance and style resources through your Canvas courses
• NXU Style Guide and Plagiarism module - covers in-text citations and referencing standards
• Turnitin Draft Coach - a tool available within Canvas that helps you identify potential citation issues before you submit. See this guide for more information.

Questions?

If you are unsure whether your work meets Nexford's academic integrity standards, reach out before submitting -- not after.

• Book an Advising Session
• Email: success@nexford.edu