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Who has read the policy on plagiarism? Unpacking students' understanding of plagiarism

J.M. GulliferSchool of Psychology, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, NSW, Australia2795Correspondence[email protected]
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G.A. TysonSchool of Psychology, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, NSW, Australia2795
Pages 1202-1218 | Published online: 15 Apr 2013

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