HPER 1160: WEIGHT TRAINING & CONDITIONING
RESEARCH PAPER GUIDELINES
- Your paper must:
- Attach a photocopy of all sources used to create your paper.
Highlight the areas used in your paper. I will not grade your paper if
these items are not attached to your paper. For each day these supporting
materials are late, 5 points will be deducted from your score.
- Although this is not an English class, it is a
college-level class. Therefore, you are expected to turn in college-level
writing. Points will be deducted for grammar, punctuation, spelling,
punctuation, improper citation of sources, etc.
Penalties for Plagiarism:
- The concept of plagiarism can be confusing, and there is a difference between
deliberate and accidental plagiarism. However, both will be treated the same in
this course. Plagiarism defined: "Plagiarism includes the copying of the language,
structure, ideas, and/or thoughts of another and passing off some as one's own,
original work, or attempts thereof." (from Virginia Tech Honor System
Constitution, February 1998).
- If plagiarized work is suspected and proven, the student will receive a 0 for the assignment and is subject to sanctions outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.
- The following web site offers an excellent definition of both deliberate and accidental plagiarism: <http://www.millikin.edu/wcenter/plagiarism1.html>
Resources Available:
- Writing tutors are available in the Academic Support Center (Room
D-208).
Ask for help with any stage of developing and completing your paper.