After reading the Unit Three material and taking the Academic Integrity Tutorial I feel the hardest and most dangerous type of plagiarism to avoid would be paraphrasing. I read a lot of different genre books and when speaking on them find that I tend to paraphrase too closely to the author's writing. My fear is that I would plagiaphrase unintentially (Bethel, 2014). This week's reading taught me a better way to paraphrase which will help reduce those opportunities. Conducting all the research, finding the main points, putting the book or source material away and deliberate how it all pertains will also be of
To verify that an assignment is successfully submitted on Turnitin.com, a student must check for a digital receipt, which is automatically emailed to the student (Academic Integrity Assignment, 2017).
“I pledge on my honor that I have not violated the Appalachian State University Academic Integrity Code.”
On a research paper, how much information can you “borrow” with or without citing the original author? How do you cite the resources you “borrowed” or quoted from the original author? Will anyone know if you submit a friend’s research paper? No one can see you taking an online test from your living room – should that change how you take a test?
My articles talks about a cases and a student in particular Mr. Coster from Central Connecticut State University who was accused of cheating and was spelled from the premises. He’s professor thought and suspected that Mr. Coster was cheating from an A student. After an investigation from the university found that Mr. Coster was responsible for plagiarism. He was spelled and appeal the case, the ruling was not in his favor, so he decided to sue A student in a state court. In conclusion he was rule in favor in a nonjury courtroom because the university failed to examine
After having read the Academic Integrity policy and everything that it includes, I would have to state that my understanding of this policy is that it is a policy of pure honesty and trust. This policy, to my understanding, is exactly what it says it is. This policy is all about integrity. Integrity, by my definition, is doing what is right when nobody is watching. In other words, integrity is doing what is expected of you, even if/when you are by yourself. Integrity encompasses a large group of admirable traits, such as trustworthiness, honesty, and good morals. So, when applying integrity into school, the Academic Integrity policy comes into play.
The past year has been quite a journey and I have learned and matured greatly over this time. I understand how big of a mistake I made, and I have thought on numerous occasions of how I would keep something like this from happening again if I was once again a student at the University of Alabama. I gained much insight from this event as I now live my life in a different manner and hold myself to higher ethical standards. I plan to live out these standards both inside and outside of the classroom, as I believe academic integrity carries over to more than just school. I hold myself personally accountable for every action that I take, and after everything has happened I know how to conduct myself even when no one is watching. My character has changed over the year and I carry out all of my actions in an honest manner regardless of the situation and these actions will also been shown in an academic setting. I believe honesty is key when following the academic code of conduct and I will be honest in all instances, which includes during the completion of any school work. I have learned that it is better to be honest when doing anything and I am also able to own up to any
Jenny: Needs to hold herself accountable for her action. She second guessed herself, which means she knew it was the wrong thing to do.
During my second semester of Sophomore year, I cheated on my “Gender, Race, and Class in a Global Context” final exam. I brought in unauthorized notes and used them on parts of the exam. In return, I received a failing grade in the class. On my own time, I wrote a formal apology letter to my teacher because I felt that it was necessary in order to forgive myself for my actions. The school required that I write a letter regarding my poor decision making to the code of conduct office. I also enrolled in an Honor Code class. During this time, I was particularly overwhelmed with the material in my Gender class. I spent a majority of my time studying for my math and science finals since they both have always been my most challenging. I let my stress level get the best of me. Soon after, I began to understand how serious of a mistake I
Violating these academic integrity policy had a severe impact on my academic standings and am putting in all my efforts to improve it and have learned a lot from it. My only advice for my peers in this program is please cross-check your work, if in doubt do not hesitate to approach your professor’s and academic advisors they are here to help you to guide.
To me, plagiarism meant taking a source word for word, using it and not giving credit to the original author. As I made my way through secondary school plagiarism was something that we were continuously warned against and I figured that if I stayed away from my definition of plagiarism then all will be well and frankly, it has been well. Now I am pursuing a higher education I am again met with writing research papers and the act of plagiarism. In order to prepare us to become more efficient researchers we were instructed to read “Academic Integrity” which is a document that identifies what plagiarism is and how to prevent ourselves from knowingly or accidentally plagiarizing. Upon reading the document I discovered two major points which I can
I believe if the board conducts themselves in a professional and honest manner than this sort of board is not too harsh. The person should have an opportunity to present their side of the story and to receive direct feedback from multiple people.
When appealing a professor’s decision, there are three main steps taken. The first step includes a submission within five school days to the Assistant Integrity Panel. After the original form was signed. Step number two includes the student’s statement explaining their position on the violation that was said to be committed and the sanction. Lastly, the third step includes a hearing to hear the statements made by the students, professor, and any others involved. After the statements are made, the hearing panel will make one of three decisions,” You are not responsible for a violation of academic integrity, you are responsible for a violation and the sanction is appropriate, or you are responsible for a violation but the sanction is not appropriate”(Oklahoma
Academic integrity could be seen as the backbone to learning. By achieving academic integrity you are committing the five fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect and responsibility. Through these values students should be able to promote an ideal learning process and develop self-growth and confidence. However, at times it can seem easier to ignore these values and students can come face to face with conflicting issues such as plagiarism, cheating and fraud. This dishonesty will only achieve a shortcut around your studies and will rob you of the benefits that those who completed the assignment with the fundamental values in mind, are now experiencing.
Prior to completing the Academic Integrity Program, I thought academic integrity was as simple “not cheating.” I considered it a policy solely implemented to ensure that students learned the material. To me, cheating was mostly plagiarism, or trying to pass off someone else’s work as your own. It was not until I completed the program that I began to understand the long-term effects of cheating on the peers, the professor, and the institution. Now, I understand that cheating affects not just me, but also the other students in my courses and the university’s reputation. I also understand the reasoning behind the university’s strict policies regarding academic integrity violations, as they are in place to protect the student, the classmates,
Ethics are the principals that build an individual’s character and integrity. It is the code of conduct that a person lives by; it is the way that a person conducts themselves when no one is around. Stealing, lying, and cheating are wrong, yet every day in the workplace these issues occur. Growing competition lends to the need for people to do what they can to get ahead and stay ahead. Ethics are pushed to the side as people try to gain power or to stay out of trouble, all at the risk of tarnishing their character. This same mindset has spilled over into Academia. A student’s desire to successfully earn a degree by any means necessary has caused educational institutions to address these ethical issues by setting policies in place to combat academic dishonesty.