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ASSIGNMENT 1
SJD ASSIGNMENTS Assignment 1: Discussion forum
1. Briefly introduce yourself, and provide your myLIFE email address, your group number
and the name of your Teaching Assistant. (4 marks)
2. How can you as a student ensure that you reference properly and avoid plagiarism in
your activities and assignments? (100 words, 2 marks)
3. What are the consequences of plagiarism? (100 words, 2 marks)
4. Go to additional resources and find the document titled" STUDENT’S STATEMENT
ACKNOWLEDGING AN UNDERSTANDING OF PLAGIARISM AND THE CONSEQUENCES
THEREOF". Please sign and attach this as part of your assignment. (2 marks)
ANSWERS
1. my name is ……………, a law student at the university of south Africa. Mylife email
address……….., group number…………..and teaching assistant.
2. Proper Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism as a Student
As a student, it's crucial to reference properly and avoid plagiarism in your activities and
assignments. Here are some tips to help you achieve this:
Understand the Rules: Familiarize yourself with your institution's referencing guidelines,
such as APA, MLA, or Harvard referencing styles.
Take Accurate Notes: When conducting research, ensure that you accurately record the
sources of information, including page numbers, publication dates, and authors.
Use Quotation Marks: When directly quoting a source, use quotation marks and provide
a citation to acknowledge the original author.
Paraphrase Carefully: If you're paraphrasing a source, ensure that you rephrase the
content in your own words and provide a citation to credit the original author.
Cite All Sources: Whether it's a direct quote, paraphrased content, or even an idea that's
not your own, make sure to cite all your sources.
Use Plagiarism Checkers: Utilize online tools or software to check your work for
unintentional plagiarism before submitting it.
ASSIGNMENT 1
SJD ASSIGNMENTS Assignment 1: Discussion forum
1. Briefly introduce yourself, and provide your myLIFE email address, your group number
and the name of your Teaching Assistant. (4 marks)
2. How can you as a student ensure that you reference properly and avoid plagiarism in
your activities and assignments? (100 words, 2 marks)
3. What are the consequences of plagiarism? (100 words, 2 marks)
4. Go to additional resources and find the document titled" STUDENT’S STATEMENT
ACKNOWLEDGING AN UNDERSTANDING OF PLAGIARISM AND THE CONSEQUENCES
THEREOF". Please sign and attach this as part of your assignment. (2 marks)
ANSWERS
1. my name is ……………, a law student at the university of south Africa. Mylife email
address……….., group number…………..and teaching assistant.
2. Proper Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism as a Student
As a student, it's crucial to reference properly and avoid plagiarism in your activities and
assignments. Here are some tips to help you achieve this:
Understand the Rules: Familiarize yourself with your institution's referencing guidelines,
such as APA, MLA, or Harvard referencing styles.
Take Accurate Notes: When conducting research, ensure that you accurately record the
sources of information, including page numbers, publication dates, and authors.
Use Quotation Marks: When directly quoting a source, use quotation marks and provide
a citation to acknowledge the original author.
Paraphrase Carefully: If you're paraphrasing a source, ensure that you rephrase the
content in your own words and provide a citation to credit the original author.
Cite All Sources: Whether it's a direct quote, paraphrased content, or even an idea that's
not your own, make sure to cite all your sources.
Use Plagiarism Checkers: Utilize online tools or software to check your work for
unintentional plagiarism before submitting it.
