Copyright and plagiarism
Copyright is one of a group of legal rights known collectively as intellectual property rights. All members of NTU are bound to abide by UK law and copyright is no exception. It is a complex area of law and applies to the vast majority of materials used and created by members of NTU. These resources aim to provide an introduction to the areas of copyright that have most impact on NTU and to help you avoid copyright infringement.
Copyright
Copyright is one of a group of legal rights known collectively as intellectual property rights. All members of NTU are bound to abide by UK law and copyright is no exception. It is a complex area of law and applies to the vast majority of materials used and created by members of NTU. These resources aim to provide an introduction to the areas of copyright that have most impact on NTU and to help you avoid copyright infringement. However, please note that the information in these pages should not be construed as formal legal advice.
A student's guide to copyright
Plagiarism
"Plagiarism is defined by the New Oxford Shorter English Dictionary as ""the taking and using as one's own ... the thoughts, writings and inventions of another"". This can occur through copying, summarising or paraphrasing someone else's work or ideas, not acknowledging the original author and passing the material off as your own independent work, either directly or indirectly. Plagiarism can be a difficult concept to understand so use the interactive tutorials and support materials provided to help you to understand more about it, to recognise examples of plagiarism and to improve your academic writing."
Turnitin: a guide for students
NTU's Turnitin Policy for students
Understanding and avoiding plagiarism
Original thinking allowed: avoiding plagiarism tutorial
Intellectual Property
Intellectual property (IP) can help you protect your ideas and prevent other people or organisations from using them without your permission. It can also assist you in monetising a particular concept and ensure that you receive money when other organisations use it. These resources will help you find out more about protecting your intellectual property rights.