Acts of Academic Misconduct
Plagiarism: Plagiarism is the representation of someone else’s intellectual property (words, ideas or data) as one’s own. When a student submits work for credit that includes the work of others, the source of that information must be properly acknowledged through complete, accurate and specific references. If verbatim statements are included, quotation marks must be used and the source must be cited.
Cheating by Copying: Students may not copy or purchase any part of another student’s or entity’s assignment, computer program, or examination. No unauthorized communication is allowed between students during an examination. No student is permitted to keep books, papers, calculators, computers, cell phones or the like, or notes during an examination, unless permitted by the instructor or proctor.
Dishonest Collaboration: Collaboration in the completion of assignments is prohibited unless explicitly permitted by the instructor. Students must acknowledge any collaboration and its extent in all submitted course work.
Fabrication: Fabrication is the intentional use of invented information or the falsification of research or other finds with the intent to deceive.
Other acts of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to: Giving or receiving information during an exam; aiding cheating or other acts of academic dishonesty by providing material or information to another student with the knowledge that this material or information will be used improperly.