What do the members of the Dawson community value and respect? Do you know... What is the pledge of the members? Return to Menu Return to Menu What kinds of behaviors are considered as plagiarism? What do you think is academic dishonesty? Please list some forms of it.

We, the members of the Dawson community, recognize that honesty, integrity and trust are vital parts of our lives. We value truthfulness, respect the property and the work of others. We expect everyone within the Dawson community to uphold these standards in order to foster a positive and safe environment. We respect diversity and value each other's differences. We will attempt to keep our actions, attitudes and judgments in accordance with these tenets at all times. We hope these values will carry over to life outside of school. The Conduct Committee will deal with violations of this pledge. What do the members of the Dawson community value and respect?

I will not lie, cheat or steal. I will respect the rights and backgrounds of others and be open to diverse points of view. I will be held accountable for my actions at all times. What is the pledge of the members?

Academic honesty is of prime importance at Dawson and the most serious violation of this is plagiarism, a form of cheating. Plagiarism involves presenting someone else’s words, ideas, computer programs, or academic or creative work as if they were one’s own, without giving proper credit. It commonly takes one of three forms: 1) including in one’s paper a passage taken directly from a book or any other source without using a quotation or a footnote; 2) paraphrasing a passage from a book without using a footnote to indicate the source of the material; or, What kinds of behaviors are considered as plagiarism?

3) taking ideas from a source and incorporating them into one’s work as if they were the results of one’s own thinking. Sources must be footnoted and entered in a bibliography. The proper written or oral use of others’ ideas is explained in English classes as well as in other classes. Plagiarism will lead to serious disciplinary action and may include expulsion. What kinds of behaviors are considered as plagiarism?

Other forms of academic dishonesty include copying from another student’s test, using hidden notes, giving or receiving information on tests without specific permission from the teacher, and the use of help on homework or take- home tests that goes beyond the limits specified by the teacher. Students are expected to take responsibility for completing their own academic work as defined by individual teachers. It is both the student’s as well as the teacher’s responsibility to clearly define and understand what constitutes cheating. Students should assume that all work, including homework, is to be done individually unless the teacher states that collaboration on a particular assignment is permitted. What kinds of behaviors are considered as plagiarism?

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