The Chinese University of Hong Kong places very high importance on honesty in academic work submitted by students, and adopts a policy of zero tolerance on cheating and plagiarism. Any related offence will lead to disciplinary action including termination of studies at the University.

Although detected cases of cheating or plagiarism are rare at the University, everyone should make himself/herself familiar with the content of this website and thereby help avoid any practice that would not be acceptable.

Section 1 What is plagiarism
Section 2 Proper use of source material
Section 3 Citation styles
Section 4 Plagiarism and copyright violation
Section 5 CUHK regulations on honesty in academic work
Section 6 CUHK disciplinary guidelines and procedures
Section 7 Guide for teachers and departments
Section 8 Recommended material to be included in course outlines
Section 9 Recommended declaration to be included in every assignment handed in
Section 10 Electronic submission of term papers

These web pages are maintained by the Office of Registry Services on behalf of the Senate Committee on Teaching and Learning and the Senate Committee on Student Discipline.

Enquiries and suggestions should be addressed to the Academic and Quality Section:
aqs@cuhk.edu.hk

Last updated on 30 January 2008

 

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