Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Ethics
The standards of appropriate conduct and moral
honesty.
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Misconduct
Plagiarism Cheating Disruptive behavior Harm to the facilities
Plagiarism
without citing sources. Using others' work as one's one or allowing others to use one's work in misrepresentation. Taking large portions of another's work without adding commentary or other individual contribution.
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Corrections to Plagiarism
Cite sources in text; provide bibliography at end of
work (fair mention). Use less than 10% of any one work in papers, homework, projects, etc. (fair use). Ask permission to cite anothers work.
Cheating
Acting dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an
advantage, especially in an examination. Misrepresenting another's work as one's one in order to gain unfair advantage. Giving false information or altering documents. Sabotaging other people's work.
Corrections to Cheating
When in doubt, act honestly. If the act must be
hidden or lied about, it's probably wrong. If you don't know what is honest, consult a trusted professional. Do your own work and insist that others do theirs. Be helpful in class. Give credit where credit is due.
Disruptive Behavior
Creating a distraction on purpose: using a cell phone, computer or other device in class talking while someone else is presenting coming to class late eating or drinking in class Harassment or abuse.
devices in order to concentrate in class. Texting, doing puzzles or other distractions will cost participation points for the day. You will be invited to exit the class if your distraction also distracts your classmates. Be respectful and attentive to others in class, even if you do not agree with their points of view. Do not eat or drink in the classroom.
desks, window blinds, AC units, white boards, etc. Damaging books or other materials used in class. Damaging the room itself, such as writing on the walls, peeling the paint, etc.
Honor Code "I PLEDGE MYSELF TO UPHOLD THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF HONESTY IN MY UNIVERSITY LIFE AND I WILL NOT TOLERATE DISHONESTY ON THE PART OF OTHERS."
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