WRITING AND PLAGIARISM PREVENTION Writing

Academic writing is one of the most essential challenges for postgraduate studies. Here are some resources that are useful for your academic excellence during your study period.

• Architectural research guide, NUS Libraries: https://libguides.nus.edu.sg/Architecture_Met hodology

• Urban studies guide, NUS Libraries: https://libguides.nus.edu.sg/yncurban

• Geographical Information System guide, NUS Libraries: https://libguides.nus.edu.sg/yncgis

Students are encouraged to use consultation service at Writing and Communication Hub, to improve writing and communication abilities. For more information, please refer to: https://www.nus.edu.sg/celc/writinghub/index.ht ml

Especially, students are required to use uniform citation styles while writing, based on the specific requirements from instructors. Please refer to the citation guides: https://libguides.nus.edu.sg/citation

All students are expected to maintain and uphold the highest standards of integrity and honesty at all times The University takes a strict view of cheating in any form, deceptive fabrication, plagiarism and violation of intellectual property and copyright laws. The most common form of academic dishonesty is Plagiarism. Plagiarism is generally defined as “presenting other people’s work or ideas as your own with or without their consent, by incorporating it into your work without full acknowledgement, whether intentionally or not” (The New Oxford Dictionary of English) The University does not condone plagiarism.

To avoid plagiarism, students are expected to cite whenever you 1) directly quote from a source, 2) paraphrase or summarize ideas/argument from a source, 3) reference your own work, and 4) use statistics/data/images/other works created by others.

Please carefully read the following guide: https://libguides.nus.edu.sg/new2nus/acadintegri ty

To detect and prevent plagiarism, postgraduate students can use iThenticate to check their own work. Please refer to: https://cit.nus.edu.sg/plagiarism-prevention/; and https://wiki.nus.edu.sg/display/cit/iThenticate

The MAUD experiences provide its students with visionary insights, critical skills and needed knowledge to excel in various sectors of urban development in the region and beyond. In particular, it gives them newfound capacities and broadened perspectives to address emerging challenges to high-density cities in Asia. With a degree from one of the world’s premier universities, NUS graduates’ standing and marketability are greatly enhanced.

Many MAUD alumni work as professionals in different fields, from design firms to planning institutes, from real estate developers to government authorities, and from urban consultancies to creative industries. Some graduates become entrepreneurs, others may segue to research and continue to pursue PhDs.

The MAUD programme has established close collaborations with Singapore’s government agencies, such as Urban Redevelopment Authority and Housing and Development Board, and various local practices like DP Architects, providing students with internship opportunities to experience professional life and complement with their classroom learning.

NUS Centre of Future-ready Graduates provides series of resources and events for career advancement and skill boost. Moreover, students are encouraged to consult the career advisors for advices on career planning, resume, cover letter, etc. For more information, please refer to: https://nus.edu.sg/cfg/students/postgraduate

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