TARGET: Plagiarism Consequences in High School

[Joyce Polucha <cuhs0065@RIDE.RI.NET>]

Due to a a rash of plagiarism in term papers, our English Department is
drafting a new plagiarism policy.  Our previous policy called for the
offender to receive a zero for the grade.  The department feels more
stringent measures should be imposed.  Here is the new policy:

1.  First Offense:
    A grade of "0" for the assignment
    Notification of parents
    Forfeiture of membership in any honor society
    3 day suspension

2.  Second Offense:
    All of the above, except a 7 day suspension

3.  Third Offense:
    All of the above, except a 10 day suspension

Some teachers feel that this proposed policy is too tough.  Please let me
know what current policies are at your high school and I will post a hit.
Thanks!

Joyce Polucha, Librarian
Cumberland High School
Cumberland, RI
cuhs0065@ride.ri.net

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