What Happens if You're Accused?

If you are worried about being accused of plagiarism, your best defense is to do your own work, keep careful track of your sources and notes, understand everything you have written, and acknowledge those who contribute to your work. Giving credit to sources is not an afterthought; it is at the core of academic life.

The University of Maine at Farmington Code of Academic Integrity spells out the sanctions that may be imposed on those who are accused of an an academic integrity violation.

The Code of Academic Integrity also lays out the procedures faculty members must follow to make an accusation of violation of the code. The Academic Integrity Violation Form allows students to respond to an accusation.