List members might be interested in Russ Hunt's article entitled "Four reasons to be happy about internet plagiarism", which can be found at http://www.stu.ca/~hunt/4reasons.htm This article will soon also be available on the Plagiarism Advisory Service website. Regards Fiona Duggan Plagiarism Advisory Service Manager Information Management Research Institute Room 122 Lipman Building Northumbria University Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8ST e-mail: [log in to unmask] Tel: 0191 243 7410 The Plagiarism Advisory Service offers general guidance only on issues relevant to plagiarism prevention and detection. Such guidance does not constitute definitive or legal advice and should not be regarded as a substitute therefor. In particular guidance given by the Service will not take account of provisions of any relevant assessment or other governing regulations. The Service will not give advice on the interpretation of any regulations and all guidance is given subject to the relevant regulations. The Plagiarism Advisory Service does not accept any liability for any loss suffered by persons who consult the Service whether or not such loss is suffered directly or indirectly as a result of reliance placed on guidance given by the Service.