Avoiding Self-Plagiarism in Canadian University Courses
5 min read · For Canadian students
Self-plagiarism rules.
Self-plagiarism - submitting the same work twice - is plagiarism in most Canadian universities.
Submitting parts of a previous paper requires disclosure and permission.
When in doubt, ask both professors.
Method and literature review reuse in a thesis usually requires acknowledgement.
Citation of your own prior work is the cleanest path.
Check your academic calendar for specific policies.
Penalties are comparable to other plagiarism.
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