Plagiarism is presenting someone else’s ideas or work as your own. Plagiarism also includes copying verbatim or rephrasing ideas without properly acknowledging the source by author, date, and publication medium. Learners must take great care, whether in a draft or final version of a paper or project, to distinguish their own ideas and language from information acquired from other sources. Sources include published primary and secondary materials, electronic media, unpublished materials, and information and ideas gained through other people.

Plagiarism in the dissertation is considered research misconduct, and is subject to significant sanctions which could include academic dismissal and/or revocation of an awarded degree.

Capella University expects that research will be conducted with integrity, and that individuals engaged in research make themselves aware of what constitutes ethical and responsible conduct in research. Capella University researchers, including employees, learners, and others engaged in academic research as part of their employment or educational responsibilities, are expected to refrain from research misconduct.

Review Capella University Policy 03.03.06 Research Misconduct for more information on research misconduct.