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Strategies for avoiding plagiarism in group work
- Read the assessment task carefully.
- Note the conduct/requirements of the group.
- Note the conduct/requirements of you and what you must complete and submit independently of group activity.
- Check the expected behaviour and practices in each subject outline that are considered to be plagiarism and make sure you avoid these.
- Make sure you participate at all group meetings and contribute fairly to the group work. This will ensure your familiarity with group members and their contribution to the assessment task.
- All group tasks involve collaboration and organisation for members to discuss aspects of the assessment. Start early, allowing yourself plenty of time to follow up with further group discussions.
- If you are working on an individual report and are having difficulty,
- contact your lecturer/Subject Coordinator
- contact a Learning Skills Adviser
- Ensure you have correctly cited all sources used in your assignment. As you are note-taking, cite your source (Delvin 2004).
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