Library:WD/Citing/WhatHappensIfIPlagiarize

What happens if I plagiarize?

At UBC, if you plagiarize, you could receive a zero on your assignment, or even face suspension from the university. See the UBC Calendar for more details. It is very important, therefore, to learn strategies that will help you to avoid unknowingly plagiarizing another author's work and/or ideas. We're going to show you three strategies you can use early in your research process to ensure that your final product is your own work!