Academic Honesty

MODERN ENGLISH GRAMMAR FELICE COLES AND KARMA SANCHEZ

Ethics
The standards of appropriate conduct and moral

judgment of a particular group, religion, profession, etc.

The New World Dictionary of the American Language
The University is conducted on a basis of common

honesty.
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Misconduct
Plagiarism Cheating Disruptive behavior Harm to the facilities

Plagiarism

Publishing material copied verbatim or paraphrased

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.

Corrections to Disruptive Behavior

Be on time. Turn off all cell phones, laptops and electronic

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.

Harm to the Facilities

Damaging classroom equipment, such as computers,

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.

Corrections to Harming Facilities

Do not eat or drink in the classroom.

Be respectful of other people's property.

Focus on the class work. If the classroom is hazardous, please notify the

secretary, administrative assistant or custodian of the building.

The Honor Code

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."

Questions? Concerns?

Conclusion

Now that you can tell your students to be committed

to honest, fair and ethical behavior, Let's have a great session!