Plagiarism and Cheating Academic Dishonesty Plagiarism and Cheating

Presentation Overview Academic dishonesty defined Examples of academic dishonesty UML judicial procedure FAQ – Interview with a UML librarian Our advice – Staying out of trouble

Cheating and Plagiarism Defined Cheating and Plagiarism are subjective terms We will focus on the UML interpretation as defined in the UML rules and regulations, “academic dishonesty” section. Cheating Defined Plagiarism Defined

Cheating is defined as: misrepresenting academic work done by another as one’s own efforts, whether such misrepresentation has been accomplished with or without the permission of the other individual, 2) providing or utilizing prohibited assistance (whether in the nature of a person or a resource) in the performance of assignments and examinations, 3) copying another person’s work or giving or receiving information or answers by any means of communication during an examination, 4) utilization of the services of a commercial term paper company, and 5) the unauthorized or fraudulent acquisition and/or use of another’s academic property.

Cheating and Plagiarism Defined Cheating and Plagiarism are subjective terms We will focus on the UML interpretation as defined in the UML rules and regulations, “academic dishonesty” section. Cheating Defined Plagiarism Defined

Plagiarism is defined as: direct quotation or word-for-word copying of all or part of the work of another without identification or acknowledgment of the quoted work, extensive use of acknowledged quotation from the work of others which is joined together by a few words or lines of one’s own text, and 3) an abbreviated restatement of someone else’s analysis or conclusion, however skillfully paraphrased, without acknowledgment that another person’s text has been the basis for the recapitulation.

Presentation Overview Academic dishonesty defined Examples of academic dishonesty UML judicial procedure FAQ – Interview with a UML librarian Our advice – Staying out of trouble

Examples of academic dishonesty Cheating on exams Copying off another student. Using prohibited assistance (ex. from cheat card/sheet or another student) Plagiarism Quoting another’s work and not identifying the author. Purchasing essays offline.

Presentation Overview Academic dishonesty defined Examples of academic dishonesty UML judicial procedure FAQ – Interview with a UML librarian Our advice – Staying out of trouble

UML judicial process There are two procedures when dealing with plagiarism: Informal Procedures Formal Procedures *It is at the discretion of the faculty member to determine which procedures to follow.

Informal Procedures *Exercised in cases in which recommended penalty is less than course failure (excluding final exam). Student is informed of the alleged violation. A meeting with the student and faculty member is held to discuss the violation. The faculty member determines and imposes an appropriate sanction. If the student rejects the faculties outcome (violation or sanction), he may appeal to the department chair and follow formal procedures. *Possible penalties adjudicated through Informal procedure

Possible penalties- Informal Administering alternative assignment or substitute examination Assigning a failing grade for assignment or examination Denying the student permission to withdrawal

UML judicial process There are two procedures when dealing with plagiarism: Informal Procedures Formal Procedures *It is at the discretion of the faculty member to determine which procedures to follow.

Formal Procedures *Exercised in cases in which recommended penalty is course failure or greater. -Student is informed of the alleged violation. -A written copy of the charges is sent to the chairperson of the college academic standards committee and the college dean. -Department chairperson holds a meeting with student and faculty member to discuss charges and recommended penalty. The chairperson determines sanction. -The decision may be appealed to the college standards committee and then to the dean. *Possible penalties adjudicated through formal procedure

Possible penalties- formal Administering alternative assignment or substitute examination Assigning a failing grade for assignment or examination Denying the student permission to withdrawal. Course failure Academic suspension or expulsion

Presentation Overview Academic dishonesty defined Examples of academic dishonesty UML judicial procedure FAQ – Interview with a UML librarian Our advice – Staying out of trouble

Frequently asked questions, interview with Damian Sandiamo How often do students get caught plagiarizing at UML? -“I don’t know. Its kept on a low profile. Its embarrassing to the school.” Do you know of any students caught plagiarizing, what was the penalty? -“A student attempting a nursing degree was caught plagiarizing and was kicked out” What's the most common penalty for plagiarism? - “It depends on the circumstances and the student's history. Expulsion is not uncommon with formal charges. Teachers tend to be more lenient” Do you consider UML to be “strict” or “lax” on plagiarism? - “Strict. Most colleges these days are. Teachers almost always file formal charges.” Do you have any advice for students? - “Plagiarism is straight forward. Document all your sources in a bibliography. If necessary use formal guidelines.”

Presentation Overview Academic dishonesty defined Examples of academic dishonesty UML judicial procedure FAQ – Interview with a UML librarian Our advice – Staying out of trouble

Our advice to you Don’t Plagiarize, its not worth it. Document all sources, no matter what! Use an acceptable format for citing sources. (Ex. MLA, or APA) Use online bibliography composers which do all the work for you. Try Easybib.com or Just Google “MLA bibliography”

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