ROWAN UNIVERSITY POLICY

Title: Research Papers – The Term Paper Law

Subject: Academic Affairs

Policy No: AA: 2015: 12

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Applies: University-Wide

Issuing Authority: Provost / Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Responsible Officer: Deans

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Amended: 

Last Revision: 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.