ROWAN UNIVERSITY POLICY
Title: Research Papers – The Term Paper Law
Subject: Academic Affairs
Policy No: AA: 2015: 12
Applies: University-Wide
Issuing Authority: Provost / Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Responsible Officer: Deans
Adopted:
Last Revision: 08/01/2015
Last Reviewed: 08/01/2015
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to share The State of New Jersey's Term Paper Law.
II. ACCOUNTABILITY
Under direction of the Provost, all Deans and Department Chairs shall implement this policy and all faculty shall ensure compliance with the policy.
III. APPLICABILITY
This policy applies to all students of Rowan University.
IV. POLICY
New Jersey Public Law 1977-C-215 prohibits the preparation for sale and/or subsequent sale of any term paper, thesis, dissertation, essay or other assignment with knowledge that the assignment will be submitted in whole or in part for academic credit. The law provides a $1,000 fine for any person or firm violating its provisions.