Below, you will find The Code of Behaviour on Academic Matters, which discusses in detail what we all must do and who deals with violations and how that all works if someone violates a rule.
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Below you will find a quick summary of the 9 forms of academic misconduct. These are explained in greater detail in the Code of Behavior on Academic Matters. Each type of misconduct can lead to different consequences, from a reduction in your grade on the assignment, to a reduction in your course grade, to a failed course, to a notation on your transcript, or even a termination of your degree program.
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Forgery Altering or falsifying any documentation required by the University, including medical notes. |
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Possession of an unauthorized aid Having an unauthorized aid on you in any test or exam—even if you do not use it or it is turned off. |
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Unauthorized aid or assistance |
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Impersonation Pretending to be someone else or using their credentials, or the reverse. |
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Plagiarism Presenting the work, ideas, or words of another as your own, even if by accident. |
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Unauthorized resubmission Submitting work you have submitted before without obtaining permission from your instructor. |
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Concoction Including false or misleading references in your work or making up “facts”. |
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Falsifying an academic record |
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Assisting another student to commit an offence |
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Other forms of cheating or misconduct Doing anything to gain unearned academic advantage. |
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