13.4 Code of Conduct Tilburg University’s Code of Conduct defines the values meant to guide those who work and study at Tilburg University. Providing a framework for reflection on the University’s principles, the Code sets forth certain rules governing the conduct of staff and students and, as such, lays a foundation for debate concerning staff and student behavior. The core values of Tilburg University are: independence, active participation, care (diligence) and respect. If you want to check the Code of Conduct of Tilburg University, please refer to the following website: www.tilburguniversity.edu/conduct-integrity
13.5 Fraud Plagiarism A definition of plagiarism is ‘Copying someone else’s words or ideas and pretending they are yours’. ‘A person’s written (or spoken) words are considered intellectual property. If you do not mention the source of your information, even if the reader already knows where you got it, this is considered intellectual theft.’ At Tilburg University, we are very strict about plagiarism. If you have to write an assignment, group work or anything else written that needs to be handed in and will be graded, your work will be checked for plagiarism. So look into this very carefully and make sure you will not be accused of plagiarism. Academic work always involves drawing on the work of others. Whenever you add to or summarize other people’s work in your thesis or paper, you are drawing on the work of others. There is no problem at all with that, quite the contrary. However, there are a number of pitfalls of which you must be aware. If you deliberately misrepresent the conclusions, interpretations or positions of other authors, you are guilty of fraud. The same is true if you manipulate or invent research data or represent it selectively, irresponsibly or incorrectly. Another pitfall is using other people’s texts,
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