Ethics in Academic Work

Wilfrid Laurier University, 2013-2014

Purpose

Outline: What is it? How do they detect it? What happens if I’m caught? Why is it important?

“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

Some Examples Plagiarism Cheating Impersonating Another Student Unauthorized Resubmission of Work Falsifying, Misrepresenting or Forgery Purchasing Academic Work Unauthorized Collaboration

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

Dr. Lea Caragata, ◦ Professor, Faculty of Social Work (Waterloo)

Dr. Judy Eaton◦ Associate Professor, Psychology (Brantford)

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

The Procedure:

1. Instructor and Administrative Representative2. Dean of Faculty3. Vice President of Academics or President

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

Integrity is defined as: "moral uprightness; honesty...unimpaired or uncorrupted..." 

Canadian Oxford Dictionary (2004)

The Past The Present The Future

1. Know the Expectations2. Ask Questions

3. Follow the Expectations