The Graduate School wants to help you avoid those serious consequences. If plagiarism is found to exist in a thesis or dissertation after it has been accepted by the Graduate School, a number of serious outcomes, including dismissal and/or degree revocation, can result. Unfortunately, sometimes the work of others is improperly used in theses and dissertations, and the number of plagiarism allegations is growing. You should take great pride in completing a document that demonstrates your own unique work. Your thesis or dissertation is the culminating experience of your graduate program and provides a permanent record of an important scholarly accomplishment. Understanding Your Rights and Obligations.Fellowships, Grants and Other Funding Sources.
