Plagiarism

CODE OF ACADEMIC AND SCHOLARLY INTEGRITY

Academic Integrity

Monroe College is an academic community. Its fundamental purpose is the pursuit of knowledge in preparation for a career and for life. Essential to the success of this educational mission is a commitment to the principles of academic integrity. Every member of the college community is responsible for upholding the highest standards of honesty at

all times. Students, as members of the community, are also responsible for adhering to the principles and spirit of the following Code of Academic and Scholarly Integrity.

Students who violate the Code of Academic and Scholarly Integrity may be subject to a grade of “F” for the work submitted, an “F” in the course, written reprimands in the student’s academic file, and suspension and/or dismissal from the college.

Students are expected to be fully aware of the college’s requirements and expectations regarding academic honesty and scholarly integrity. If a student is unsure whether his action(s) constitute a violation of the Code of Academic and Scholarly Integrity, then it is that student’s responsibility to consult with the instructor to clarify any ambiguities.

Academic Dishonesty Definitions

Activities that have the effect or intention of interfering with education, pursuit of knowledge, or fair evaluation of a student’s performance are prohibited. Examples of such activities include, but are not limited to, the following definitions:

1. CHEATING: Using or attempting to use unauthorized assistance, material, or study aids in examinations or other academic work.

1. PLAGIARISM: Using the ideas, data, or language of another without specific or proper acknowledgment.

1. FABRICATION: Submitting contrived or altered information in any academic exercise.

1. MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS: Submitting, without prior permission, any work submitted to fulfill another academic requirement at Monroe or any other institutions.

1. MISREPRESENTATION OF ACADEMIC RECORDS: Misrepresenting or tampering with or attempting to tamper with any portion of a student’s transcripts or academic record, either before or after coming to Monroe College.

1. FACILITATING ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Knowingly helping or attempting to help another violate any provision of the Code.

1. UNFAIR ADVANTAGE: Attempting to gain unauthorized advantage over fellow students in an academic exercise.