Dear RAC700 students (part time), Please be informed that the lecture session for RAC700 (PM Dr Rashidah) has been changed toRoom 1114, level 11 Level 4, IPSis.
Universities admit, educate and certify the human capital of the nation. Nothing can be more pernicious to this mission than the disease of plagiarism that would stain the image of a university. The three vignettes highlight a growing global trend in cheating among students in higher education. With the Internet, this academic crime has ‘flourished’.
What is plagiarism? In brief, it is the act of passing off the ideas and works of others as one’s own. This includes also paraphrasing, summarising and translation of the work of others without proper acknowledgement.
We in UITM have always treated plagiarism as a serious academic misconduct punishable by expulsion. The buntings and posters displayed around the campus are intended to reiterate our stand and to raise awareness among the students and staff to this academic ‘cancer’. To help fight it, all faculties and lecturers are advised to clarify to their students the meaning and the many ‘faces’ of plagiarism. There are misconceptions amongst students on what plagiarism actually is. Unintentional plagiarism is no less a crime than an intentional act. To ensure common understanding and a concerted effort to eradicate plagiarism, all faculties, campuses and institutions in UiTM are provided with as much information on plagiarism as possible to be shared with and disseminated to the students.
As part of UiTM’s continuing effort to ensure integrity in assessment practices, all student works will gradually be screened for plagiarism through the use of anti-plagiarism software. Students caught cheating will be dealt with according to the regulations of UiTM. Last semester, UiTM expelled a student and suspended two others for plagiarism. That should send a clear message of how serious we are in this matter.
It is my hope that students will also play their part in being ethical in all their works submitted for assessment to gauge their achievement and capability. Integrity and character are qualities that everyone looks for in a student. Without ethics, the technical knowledge is suspect. Plagiarism undermines the student’s self-confidence, denies the opportunity to develop thinking and writing skills, and above all, distorts the system of assessment that forms the bedrock of any academic institution.
However, students should not be unnecessarily alarmed and refuse to incorporate related and valuable ideas of others in their work. Indeed, many exercises require that students do just that – read, analyse, synthesise and put forward their own views. All ideas except one’s own and those which fall under the label “common knowledge” must be duly and properly acknowledged. When in doubt, ask lecturers for assistance. Learning and development are about building on the work of others.
So, let us be aware and be informed about this plague and join hands to rid the university of this disease. Let us stay true to UiTM’s motto – Usaha, Taqwa, Mulia (Endeavour, Piety, Dignified)
Dear all, I would like to inform that an orientation session for the new Masters and PhD students will be held as follows: Date : 16 July 2010 (Friday) Time : 3.00 pm Venue : Sumber Ikhlas
First class for this code will be held on July 10. (as per schedule). Please be informed that the lecture venue for this class has been changed to Level 4, Block 8, Intekma Resort & Convention Centre at 8.30 am. [for this saturday only]
Compulsory untuk pelajar sepenuh masa part 1 dan 2 (Master in Forensic Accounting).
Kepada pelajar lain yang beminat, sila beri nama anda kepada farra atau rosni (03-5544 4917) dengan kadar segera.
First class for this code will be held on July 10. (as per schedule). Please be informed that the lecture venue for AFC712 has been changed to Room 48, Kampus Puncak Perdana. [for this saturday only]
FYI, all classes canceled on 10 & July 24 (Saturday), July 25 (Sunday) for the preventive maintainance and construction of a new riser at Menara SAAS.. Class replacement will be announced later.
We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause
Universities admit, educate and certify the human capital of the nation. Nothing can be more pernicious to this mission than the disease of plagiarism that would stain the image of a university. The three vignettes highlight a growing global trend in cheating among students in higher education. With the Internet, this academic crime has ‘flourished’. 
We in UITM have always treated plagiarism as a serious academic misconduct punishable by expulsion. The buntings and posters displayed around the campus are intended to reiterate our stand and to raise awareness among the students and staff to this academic ‘cancer’. To help fight it, all faculties and lecturers are advised to clarify to their students the meaning and the many ‘faces’ of plagiarism. There are misconceptions amongst students on what plagiarism actually is. Unintentional plagiarism is no less a crime than an intentional act. To ensure common understanding and a concerted effort to eradicate plagiarism, all faculties, campuses and institutions in UiTM are provided with as much information on plagiarism as possible to be shared with and disseminated to the students.
It is my hope that students will also play their part in being ethical in all their works submitted for assessment to gauge their achievement and capability. Integrity and character are qualities that everyone looks for in a student. Without ethics, the technical knowledge is suspect. Plagiarism undermines the student’s self-confidence, denies the opportunity to develop thinking and writing skills, and above all, distorts the system of assessment that forms the bedrock of any academic institution.
