Introduction
The exam in one of your courses this semester consists of three individual written assignments that you hand in during the semester.
All of the assignments have to be passed in order to pass the course, and each assignment counts towards your final grade.
You already tried to take the course last year, but you failed because you were not able to hand in the first assignment before deadline.
This year you have to pass the course, or you might not be able to begin the master’s program you prefer.
Learning outcome
This case will familiarize you with ethical issues that bachelor students commonly face when drawing on the work of others.
It contains dilemmas related to, for instance, quotations, self-plagiarism, and other issues.
By reflecting on these dilemmas, you will be better prepared to handle these commonly faced issues in real life, and – importantly – be better equipped to ask questions to your teachers and fellow students that will further improve your competences.
Some of the problems you will meet are in this case are connected with correct use of references, paraphrasing and quoting.
Questions of honesty and responsibility are also touched upon. It is not always as easy as one might think.