Wilfrid Laurier University,
Purpose Outline: What is it? How do they detect it? What happens if I’m caught? Why is it important?
“Academic misconduct is an act by a student, or by students … which may result in a false evaluation of the student(s), or which represents an attempt to unfairly gain an academic advantage … Whether or not a student intended to commit academic misconduct is not relevant for a finding of academic misconduct.” Source: WLU Undergraduate Academic Calendar
Some Examples Plagiarism Cheating Impersonating Another Student Unauthorized Resubmission of Work Falsifying, Misrepresenting or Forgery Purchasing Academic Work Unauthorized Collaboration
Time Management: Buy a 4 month calendar & mark the dates Use the assignment calculator: Ask Questions: Start with your instructor Writing Centre: Library: Laurier’s Additional Resources: Academic Integrity Website: Academic Calendar:
Dr. Lea Caragata, ◦ Professor, Faculty of Social Work (Waterloo) Dr. Judy Eaton ◦ Associate Professor, Psychology (Brantford)
“How are they going to know?” Instructor’s Experience & Knowledge Previous Assignment Submissions Incorrect Formatting Turnitin.com Internet Records Consistency of Style Witnesses
The Procedure: 1.Instructor and Administrative Representative 2.Dean of Faculty 3.Vice President of Academics or President
Failed Assignment Failed Course Misconduct Notation on Transcripts Suspension Expulsion Degree Revocation Important Notes: After 1 st offence, notation on transcript remains for 1-3 years Consequences for subsequent offences are more severe Students may appeal decision up until the President’s ruling
Integrity is defined as: "moral uprightness; honesty...unimpaired or uncorrupted..." Canadian Oxford Dictionary (2004) The Past The Present The Future
1. Know the Expectations 2. Ask Questions 3. Follow the Expectations