Save face - don't plagiarize
P-man
Have you heard of K.U.Leuven's 'E-man', our own superhero who fearlessly fights against inefficient energy use? And does 'P-man' on this page look familiar, resembling E-man, but with a slightly different colour? That's right - this playful image supports K.U.Leuven's campaign to focus attention on plagiarism (and is used with the consent of the developers of E-man).
Plagiarism has long been a problem, but recent societal and technological developments have put the phenomenon in a new context. Students must solve problems or discuss themes in an increasing number of papers. At the same time, the possibilities for gathering information are also constantly on the rise (electronic sources, the Internet, etc.). With these also increase the means for illicit academic behaviour. K.U.Leuven would thus like to draw stronger attention to the phenomenon of plagiarism. And not only in relation to students – the scientific integrity of K.U.Leuven's faculty is also receiving extra attention through the establishment of a commission and a reporting desk concerning that theme.
