Plagiarism / AI Use

WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION FILE CODE: 5131.2

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Policy

PLAGIARISM Policy

The Woodbridge Township Board of Education recognizes that plagiarism is a serious issue in education

today. Plagiarism results when there is an intentional representation of another’s ideas, words, or work as

one’s own without giving proper credit to the originator of the information or material. Examples of plagiarism

include but are not limited to the following:

 Copying the words or ideas of others from the internet, books, magazine articles, and other sources

without quotation or citing the source. Additionally, students will be in violation of this policy if actions

are taken to circumvent counter-plagiarism software and/or procedures.

 Paraphrasing a source without proper citation.

 Copying or paraphrasing the words or idea of other students, parents, siblings, or other family

members and friends. The original writer who shares his/her paper for another to view and/or copy,

without the permission of the teacher, is also engaged in plagiarism.

 Copying or representing the academic work of others including any assignment as if it were your own.

 Submitting purchased papers as your own.

 Recycling and reusing previously submitted assignments, also known as self-plagiarism.

Assignments are intended to enhance a student’s learning. By submitting a similar paper and/or parts

of a paper, copying or paraphrasing passages from previous work, and/or recycling old data, students

are choosing not to take part in that learning activity and are essentially opting out of the work

assigned in the course

The penalty of plagiarism is a grade of a zero on the assignment with no make-up permitted. The teacher

may also report the incident to the student’s parents/guardians, guidance counselor and the school

administrators. A parental conference with school officials may also be required.

Adopted: June 16, 2005; March 12, 2020

NJSBA Review/Update: December 2011

Readopted: August 21, 2014; March 12, 2020

Key Words

Academic Dishonesty, Cheating, Fabrication, Facilitating Academic Dishonesty, Plagiarism

Legal References: N.J.S.A. 2A:38A-1 et seq. Computer System

N.J.S.A. 2C:20-25 Computer Related Theft

N.J.S.A. 18A:7A – 11 Annual report of local school district; contents; annual

report of commissioner; report on improvement of basic

skills

N.J.S.A. 18A:36-35 School Internet websites; disclosure of certain pupil

information prohibited

N.J.A.C. 6A:30-1.1 et seq. Evaluation of the Performance of School Districts

Academic Integrity Pledge: Plagiarism and Artificial Intelligence Usage

I hereby affirm that I have read and understand the Woodbridge Township Plagiarism Policy

(5131.2), including what constitutes plagiarism and the consequences of such actions. I understand

that the use of AI in any schoolwork must be communicated to and authorized by my teacher to

avoid any issues with the plagiarism policy.

I also understand that the penalty of plagiarism is a grade of a zero on the assignment with no

make-up permitted. The teacher may also report the incident to parents/guardians, a guidance

counselor and/or school administrators. A parental conference with school officials may also be

required.

By signing below, I pledge to uphold academic integrity in all my work (including the responsible

and ethical use of AI, as permitted).

Student Name: _________________________

Student Signature: ______________________

Date: _________________________________