What is Academic Integrity?
Academic integrity means being honest in your academic work and giving credit to others whose ideas or words you use. It forms the foundation of learning and scholarship.
Violations of academic integrity include plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, and other forms of academic dishonesty.
Types of Academic Misconduct
- Plagiarism: Using someone else's work, ideas, or words without proper attribution
- Cheating: Using unauthorized materials or assistance during exams or assignments
- Fabrication: Inventing or falsifying information, data, or citations
- Collusion: Working with others on assignments meant to be completed individually
Consequences
Violations of academic integrity are taken seriously and may result in:
- Grade reduction or zero on the assignment
- Course failure
- Disciplinary action
- Permanent record notation