The purpose of this guide is to support all PVCC classes and students on the issue of plagiarism and copyright.
What is Plagiarism?
Paradise Valley Community College's Definition of Plagiarism
Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, the use of paraphrase or direct quotation of the published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear acknowledgment. It also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials. Information gathered from the Internet and not properly identified is also considered plagiarism. - Paradise Valley Community College 2025-2026 Catalog and Handbook 2025/2026. p. 485-486, Student Rights and Responsibilities, Section 2.4.5 Copyright Act Compliance
PVCC & MCCCD Policies on Plagiarism
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MCCCD Legal Department-Student Rights & ResponsibilitiesSee 2.5.1- Disciplinary Standards for the Maricopa District definition of plagiarism.
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PVCC College CatalogCheck out the latest catalog and see Students Rights & Responsibilities in the table of contents.
Plagiarism Canvas Course
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PVC Plagiarism Module Canvas CoursePlease go to the PVC Plagiarism Module and take the quizzes in the free Canvas course.
Cheating & Academic Dishonesty eBook
Cheating and Academic Dishonesty
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Cheating and Academic DishonestyHow to spot it and what to do about it.