Surviving with Integrity These sessions were developed by Dr. Mark Baetz and Dr. Detlev Nitsch as part of an academic integrity initiative supported by the School of Business and Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University. Any use of these materials should acknowledge the authors.

Objectives Emphasize the importance of academic integrity as a core value for the WLU community Define academic misconduct and demonstrate its harmful consequences Reinforce integrity as a personal value for the leaders of tomorrow

Guidelines for this Session Interactive session Voluntary participation Personal stories to be anonymous

High School Experience How frequently do the following occur at your high school? Often/Very Often Plagiarism on written assignments49.3 Inappropriate sharing in group assignments68.4 Cheating during tests/exams44.3 Falsifying lab data42.7 How strongly do you agree with the following statements? Agree or Agree Strongly Students who cheated at my high school were frequently caught19.0 Cheating was a serious problem at my high school18.5 Source: Wilfrid Laurier University, BBA Academic Integrity Survey conducted by Dr. Mark Baetz and Dr. Detlev Nitsch, September Original survey developed by Don McCabe.

Your Expectations Data show higher expectations at University: –Cheaters will be caught –Cheaters will receive significant penalties –Instructors try hard to discourage cheating –Cheaters are embarrassed to tell their friends Therefore: –You expect less cheating, that is, a more level playing field

Some Reasons for Cheating Pressure to obtain high grades, from parents, teachers, employers, society, friends, peers, etc. Heavy workload Perception that the benefits of cheating outweigh the risks/consequences Self-defence; because everyone else is doing it Cultural differences Adapted from: Simon Fraser University (2004) “Final Report of the Task Force on Academic Integrity” Harris, R. (2001) The Plagiarism Handbook, Pyrezak Publishing

Some Reasons for Cheating Assignments perceived as pointless, leading to lack of motivation and failure to buy in to the learning process Rebellion, defiance Failure to consider the impact on the student’s future, relationship with peers, the wider community, etc Ignorance about what constitutes academic misconduct Adapted from: Simon Fraser University (2004) “Final Report of the Task Force on Academic Integrity” Harris, R. (2001) The Plagiarism Handbook, Pyrezak Publishing

Who is Affected by Cheating? Cheater Classmates Teaching Assistants Faculty Administrators Educational Institution Employers Alumni Funding providers … and more

Newspaper headlines University uncovers plagiarism bombshell Simon Fraser wants to give failing grades to 47 copycats (National Post, January 7, 2002 p. A1) School shocked by extent of plagiarism case (National Post, January 7, 2002 p. A9) Cheating scandal shocks university (The Record, January 7, 2002, p. D9) Reproduced with permission

Classroom cheating and workplace behaviour “ students who cheat on exams or … plagiarize … are more likely to believe it is acceptable to: –lie to a potential employer on an employment application –use insider information when buying and selling stocks –compromise their ethical standards to advance their careers.” Source: Lawson, R. (2004) “Is classroom cheating related to business students’ propensity to cheat in the real world?, Journal of Business Ethics, Vol 49, pp

University Policies Calendar definition: Open-ended: academic misconduct includes anything that “… may result in a false evaluation of the student(s), or represents a deliberate attempt to unfairly gain an academic advantage”. Source: WLU Undergraduate Academic Calendar , p. 110

plagiarism, … is the unacknowledged presentation, … of the work of others as one's own, … cheating, … involves … using, giving, and receiving … unauthorized information … impersonating another person … submitting the same piece of work, … for more than one course without permission … buying … term papers or assignments …; falsifying, misrepresenting or forging an academic record or supporting document. Source: WLU Undergraduate Academic Calendar , p Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following acts which are …examples … : University Policies

Sanctions: –Will also be levied for attempted academic misconduct –Penalties for the cheater as well as for being “a party to … acts of dishonesty”* –First contact is faculty/instructor –Case may escalate up to Department (Chair), Faculty (Dean) or University (VP Academic) level, depending on severity –Appeal process exists to ensure due process Source: WLU Undergraduate Academic Calendar , p. 111

University Policies Overarching policy principle: “The risk of cheating must be significantly greater than any potential reward.” Source: WLU Undergraduate Academic Calendar , p. 111

Final Messages No matter the form of academic misconduct, cheating is cheating, and the consequences can be very serious Read the Calendar and course syllabi, and talk to your Profs and TAs to clarify what is and is not permitted Never claim others’ work or ideas as your own – always give credit Never help others cheat – know and observe the boundaries If an issue comes to your attention, speak to your Professor and/or Department Chair Take pride in being a degree candidate at WLU, and make your behaviour worthy of that pride You will be proud of your degree only to the extent that you have earned it If you feel pressures that may tempt you to cheat, get help

Final Messages No matter the form of academic misconduct, cheating is cheating, and the consequences can be very serious Read the Calendar and course syllabi, and talk to your Profs and TAs to clarify what is and is not permitted Never claim others’ work or ideas as your own – always give credit Never help others cheat – know and observe the boundaries If an issue comes to your attention, speak to your Professor and/or Department Chair Take pride in being a degree candidate at WLU, and make your behaviour worthy of that pride You will be proud of your degree only to the extent that you have earned it If you feel pressures that may tempt you to cheat, get help

Final Messages No matter the form of academic misconduct, cheating is cheating, and the consequences can be very serious Read the Calendar and course syllabi, and talk to your Profs and TAs to clarify what is and is not permitted Never claim others’ work or ideas as your own – always give credit Never help others cheat – know and observe the boundaries If an issue comes to your attention, speak to your Professor and/or Department Chair Take pride in being a degree candidate at WLU, and make your behaviour worthy of that pride You will be proud of your degree only to the extent that you have earned it If you feel pressures that may tempt you to cheat, get help

Final Messages No matter the form of academic misconduct, cheating is cheating, and the consequences can be very serious. Read the Calendar and course syllabi, and talk to your Profs and TAs to clarify what is and is not permitted. Never claim others’ work or ideas as your own – always give credit. Never help others cheat – know and observe the boundaries If an issue comes to your attention, speak to your Professor and/or Department Chair. Take pride in being a degree candidate at WLU, and make your behaviour worthy of that pride. You will be proud of your degree only to the extent that you have earned it. If you feel pressures that may tempt you to cheat, get help.

Final Messages No matter the form of academic misconduct, cheating is cheating, and the consequences can be very serious. Read the Calendar and course syllabi, and talk to your Profs and TAs to clarify what is and is not permitted. Never claim others’ work or ideas as your own – always give credit. Never help others cheat – know and observe the boundaries. If an issue comes to your attention, speak to your Professor and/or Department Chair Take pride in being a degree candidate at WLU, and make your behaviour worthy of that pride. You will be proud of your degree only to the extent that you have earned it. If you feel pressures that may tempt you to cheat, get help.

Final Messages No matter the form of academic misconduct, cheating is cheating, and the consequences can be very serious. Read the Calendar and course syllabi, and talk to your Profs and TAs to clarify what is and is not permitted. Never claim others’ work or ideas as your own – always give credit. Never help others cheat – know and observe the boundaries. If an issue comes to your attention, speak to your Professor and/or Department Chair. Take pride in being a degree candidate at WLU, and make your behaviour worthy of that pride You will be proud of your degree only to the extent that you have earned it. If you feel pressures that may tempt you to cheat, get help.

Final Messages No matter the form of academic misconduct, cheating is cheating, and the consequences can be very serious. Read the Calendar and course syllabi, and talk to your Profs and TAs to clarify what is and is not permitted. Never claim others’ work or ideas as your own – always give credit. Never help others cheat – know and observe the boundaries. If an issue comes to your attention, speak to your Professor and/or Department Chair. Take pride in being a degree candidate at WLU, and make your behaviour worthy of that pride. You will be proud of your degree only to the extent that you have earned it If you feel pressures that may tempt you to cheat, get help.

Final Messages No matter the form of academic misconduct, cheating is cheating, and the consequences can be very serious. Read the Calendar and course syllabi, and talk to your Profs and TAs to clarify what is and is not permitted. Never claim others’ work or ideas as your own – always give credit. Never help others cheat – know and observe the boundaries. If an issue comes to your attention, speak to your Professor and/or Department Chair. Take pride in being a degree candidate at WLU, and make your behaviour worthy of that pride. You will be proud of your degree only to the extent that you have earned it. If you feel pressures that may tempt you to cheat, get help

Where you can get help Your professor Your teaching assistant University Calendars Writing Centre Library Academic Integrity Website

Previous Student Reflections It is a relief to know that plagiarism will not be tolerated at university This [session] is a useful wake-up call to all elements of cheating. There was a lot that I didn’t know was academic misconduct. No one can plead ignorance, and a level playing field is in place. Good to know it [academic misconduct] is taken seriously. [This session] shocked us into reality. Cheating in university is far more serious [than in high school] and penalties are far more severe. It’s best to hear it from a student, because we realize what a temptation cheating can be, but that we can overcome it. Source: 2004 Orientation Week Sessions

It is a relief to know that plagiarism will not be tolerated at university. This [session] is a useful wake-up call to all elements of cheating There was a lot that I didn’t know was academic misconduct. No one can plead ignorance, and a level playing field is in place. Good to know it [academic misconduct] is taken seriously. [This session] shocked us into reality. Cheating in university is far more serious [than in high school] and penalties are far more severe. It’s best to hear it from a student, because we realize what a temptation cheating can be, but that we can overcome it. Previous Student Reflections

It is a relief to know that plagiarism will not be tolerated at university. This [session] is a useful wake-up call to all elements of cheating. There was a lot that I didn’t know was academic misconduct No one can plead ignorance, and a level playing field is in place. Good to know it [academic misconduct] is taken seriously. [This session] shocked us into reality. Cheating in university is far more serious [than in high school] and penalties are far more severe. It’s best to hear it from a student, because we realize what a temptation cheating can be, but that we can overcome it. Previous Student Reflections

It is a relief to know that plagiarism will not be tolerated at university. This [session] is a useful wake-up call to all elements of cheating. There was a lot that I didn’t know was academic misconduct. No one can plead ignorance, and a level playing field is in place Good to know it [academic misconduct] is taken seriously. [This session] shocked us into reality. Cheating in university is far more serious [than in high school] and penalties are far more severe. It’s best to hear it from a student, because we realize what a temptation cheating can be, but that we can overcome it. Previous Student Reflections

It is a relief to know that plagiarism will not be tolerated at university. This [session] is a useful wake-up call to all elements of cheating. There was a lot that I didn’t know was academic misconduct. No one can plead ignorance, and a level playing field is in place. Good to know it [academic misconduct] is taken seriously [This session] shocked us into reality. Cheating in university is far more serious [than in high school] and penalties are far more severe. It’s best to hear it from a student, because we realize what a temptation cheating can be, but that we can overcome it. Previous Student Reflections

It is a relief to know that plagiarism will not be tolerated at university. This [session] is a useful wake-up call to all elements of cheating. There was a lot that I didn’t know was academic misconduct. No one can plead ignorance, and a level playing field is in place. Good to know it [academic misconduct] is taken seriously. [This session] shocked us into reality Cheating in university is far more serious [than in high school] and penalties are far more severe. It’s best to hear it from a student, because we realize what a temptation cheating can be, but that we can overcome it. Previous Student Reflections

It is a relief to know that plagiarism will not be tolerated at university. This [session] is a useful wake-up call to all elements of cheating. There was a lot that I didn’t know was academic misconduct. No one can plead ignorance, and a level playing field is in place. Good to know it [academic misconduct] is taken seriously. [This session] shocked us into reality. Cheating in university is far more serious [than in high school] and penalties are far more severe It’s best to hear it from a student, because we realize what a temptation cheating can be, but that we can overcome it. Previous Student Reflections

It is a relief to know that plagiarism will not be tolerated at university. This [session] is a useful wake-up call to all elements of cheating. There was a lot that I didn’t know was academic misconduct. No one can plead ignorance, and a level playing field is in place. Good to know it [academic misconduct] is taken seriously. [This session] shocked us into reality. Cheating in university is far more serious [than in high school] and penalties are far more severe. It’s best to hear it from a student, because we realize what a temptation cheating can be, but that we can overcome it Previous Student Reflections