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Ethics in Academic Work

Ethics in Academic Work. Wilfrid Laurier University, 2013-2014. Introduction. Purpose Outline: What is it? How do they detect it? What happens if I ’ m caught? Why is it important?. What is it?.

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Ethics in Academic Work

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  1. Ethics in Academic Work Wilfrid Laurier University, 2013-2014

  2. Introduction • Purpose • Outline: • What is it? • How do they detect it? • What happens if I’m caught? • Why is it important?

  3. What is it? “Academic misconduct is an act by a student, or by students … which may result in a false evaluation of the student(s), or which represents an attempt to unfairly gain an academic advantage … Whether or not a student intended to commit academic misconduct is not relevant for a finding of academic misconduct.” Source: WLU Undergraduate Academic Calendar 2007-2008

  4. Acts of Misconduct Some Examples • Plagiarism • Cheating • Impersonating Another Student • Unauthorized Resubmission of Work • Falsifying, Misrepresenting or Forgery • Purchasing Academic Work • Unauthorized Collaboration

  5. Hints and Tips • Time Management: • Buy a 4 month calendar & mark the dates • Use the assignment calculator: https://www.wlu.ca/writing/planner/ • Ask Questions: • Start with your instructor • Writing Centre: www.wlu.ca/writing • Library: http://library.wlu.ca • Laurier’s Additional Resources: • Academic Integrity Website: www.wlu.ca/academicintegrity • Academic Calendar: www.wlu.ca/calendars

  6. Academic Integrity Advisors • Dr. Lea Caragata, • Professor, Faculty of Social Work (Waterloo) • Dr. Judy Eaton • Associate Professor, Psychology (Brantford)

  7. How do they detect it? • “How are they going to know?” • Instructor’s Experience & Knowledge • Previous Assignment Submissions • Incorrect Formatting • Turnitin.com • Internet Records • Consistency of Style • Witnesses

  8. What happens if I’m caught? • The Procedure: • Instructor and Administrative Representative • Dean of Faculty • Vice President of Academics or President

  9. What happens if I’m caught? • Failed Assignment • Failed Course • Misconduct Notation on Transcripts • Suspension • Expulsion • Degree Revocation • Important Notes: • After 1st offence, notation on transcript remains for 1-3 years • Consequences for subsequent offences are more severe • Students may appeal decision up until the President’s ruling

  10. Why is it important? Integrityis defined as: "moral uprightness; honesty...unimpaired or uncorrupted..."  Canadian Oxford Dictionary (2004) The Past The Present The Future

  11. Check Your Understanding…1. What is Academic Integrity?2. What are the resources for Faculty and Students?3. What are the consequences?4. Why is it important?

  12. Ethics in Academic Work • Know the Expectations • Ask Questions • Follow the Expectations

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