The academic community only works when all members freely exchange their ideas without taking credit for someone else's work. Academic honesty creates the trust that makes learning possible. When students complete their work with integrity, teachers do not have to adopt elaborate procedures that clog the educational mechanism. When all students in a class are honest, instructors can judge their work fairly and equally. And when all members of the institution strive to work honestly, the value of the diploma and the reputation of the school are enhanced. Finally, academic integrity ensures that special opportunities such as jobs, scholarships, and awards go to those who earned them. It is therefore in the interest of every student to promote the integrity of all students in the classroom.
You must include full citations IN CORRECT HISTORICAL FORMAT for any original ideas or products of others in all written or compiled work in this class. As a general rule, papers in this class should follow the documentation standards outlined in the pamphlet Plagiarism And Academic Integrity At Furman University. You may also find the information on the Furman University Academic Integrity Website to be helpful. Note: Academic integrity rules do not apply only to the written word. For web projects, any images, sound, or video that you did not create yourself must be properly documented and in the public domain or you will be considered in violation of the plagiarism policy and all other applicable regulations.
When in doubt, you should consult with me. Facts learned from class lectures and discussions should be traced to their original published source. I will be happy to provide references as needed. Because unreported academic dishonesty affects the grading scale and classroom atmosphere severely, you should report any questionable incidents to the instructor immediately. Use of purchased term papers and similar resources is also a violation of class policies and may also conflict with state and federal laws. The instructor reserves the right to check all work submitted in this class to the plagiarism service Turnitin.com. All student work submitted to this site will be permanently added to their database.
Cases will be judged according to procedures outlined in published university policy. The professor reserves the right to invoke punishments ranging from failure of the assignment to failure of the course. The Associate Academic Dean may impose additional penalties at her discretion.