How to Avoid Plagiarism

Plagiarism, as defined on the University of Akron Office of General Counsel web page, “is the intentional or unintentional use of the words or ideas of another without acknowledging their source.” Deliberate and accidental plagiarism are treated the same by the University and the School of Law.  The University places the responsibility on the students to know what plagiarism is and how to avoid it.

Law students caught plagiarizing will be violating the Law School’s Student Disciplinary Code and will be subject to proceedings under the Code.  Consequences can be severe and may include dismissal from the University.

More information about plagiarism can be found here- Law Library Plagiarism Guide.

CALI Lesson: Plagiarism – Keeping Out of Trouble.  This lesson will explain what constitutes plagiarism, how to avoid plagiarizing, and offers opportunities for students to test their understanding of plagiarism.

Nationally acclaimed speaker SUSAN GAINEN to speak at Akron Law — Wednesday, September 28 at 12:15 in Room 151

The Akron Law Career Planning & Placement Office presents its Signature Speaker:

Susan Gainen (www.passthebaton.biz)

“The Forever Skill — Jump Start Your Job Search”

Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 12:15 p.m. in Room 151

All law students, faculty, staff and the community are invited and encouraged to attend this great presentation.

Ms. Gainen travels the country speaking at law schools and legal conferences about legal market trends, alternative careers, and job searching for law students and lawyers. She has spent the past 25 years observing market swings, career change, new technologies and new generations bringing their own stamp and styles to work.

You don’t want to miss this presentation!

 

Susan Gainen

MAY 2012 Graduation Applications Due November 1

 All students planning to graduate at the end of the spring 2012 semester must complete a graduation application no later than Tuesday, November 1. Late applicants will need to obtain their dean’s permission and pay the $100 late fee.

Law students must apply for graduation through ZipLine. Step-by-step instructions are available on the Graduation Services website.

Questions may be emailed to the Office of the University Registrar.

REMINDER: Upper-Division Scholarship Application is Due October 2!

The 2011-12 School of Law Scholarship application is available here:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/akronlawscholarship2011

Deadline to apply: October 2, 2011, 11:45 PM

Scholarship awards will be distributed in February 2012 for fall 2011 and spring 2012.

These are UPPER DIVISION law student scholarships. Therefore, first-year law students are not eligible to apply.

Questions? Please contact Assistant Dean Thorpe at LThorpe@uakron.edu

IPTLA – IP Management Presentation – Sept. 28, 12:15, L-167

Wayne Watkins will speak about IP management this Wednesday, September 28, at 12:15pm in Room 167.  For companies, entrepreneurs, and even universities IP can be a business asset rather than simply as a legal right.  IP management examines strategies to maximize the value of IP.

Wayne Watkins serves as Associate Vice President for Research at The University of Akron and as Adjunct Professor and Intellectual Property Fellow at The University of Akron School of Law.  He directs The University of Akron programs in intellectual property management, emerging enterprise creation and support, technology-based economic development, and university/industry collaborations.  He has taught courses in Intellectual Property Management, Technology and Innovation, Business Policy, and Global Business.  He has degrees in mechanical engineering (B.S.M.E.), business (M.B.A.), and law (J.D.).

All are invited!