Question

8 multiple choice 1 point
what are the penalties for plagiarizing any assignment in this course?

• if plagiarism is detected in an assignment, the offending student will receive a zero for that assignment. if the student emails the instructor and politely requests another chance, the student will be allowed to re - submit the assignment for half credit.
• plagiarism has a three strikes rule. the first two plagiarism offences will result in zeros for the work given. if plagiarism is detected a third time, the student will automatically fail the course.
• the first plagiarism offense will result in a zero for the work given. if plagiarism is detected a second time, the student will automatically fail the course.
• if you plagiarize one assignment, you will automatically fail the course.

Explanation:

To determine the penalty for plagiarism, we analyze each option:

• The first option suggests re - submission for half credit after a zero, which is not a typical strict plagiarism policy.
• The second option has a "three - strikes" rule, but typical plagiarism policies are more strict after the first or second offense.
• The third option: The first offense gives a zero, and the second offense results in failing the course. This is a common and strict plagiarism policy where the first offense is penalized with a zero, and a second offense leads to failing the course.
• The fourth option states that one act of plagiarism leads to automatic failure, which is too harsh as many institutions give a second chance (in terms of the penalty being failure) only after a second offense.

Answer:

C. The first plagiarism offense will result in a zero for the work given. If plagiarism is detected a second time, the student will automatically fail the course.