Academic DishonestyJenny Douglas and Jonathan Cumming

Intellectual Challenges in American Academic Writing Instructions may see contradictory:

Instructions Rules

Develop a topic based on what is already written

BUT Write something new and original

Rely on experts’ and authorities’ opinions

BUT Improve upon and/or disagree with these opinions

Give credit to previous researchers

BUT Make your own significant contribution

Improve your English by building on what you hear and read

BUT Use your own words and your own voice

Stolley and Brizee. 2011. The OWL at Purdue University.

WVU Student Code of ConductAcademic Dishonesty =1. Submitting another person’s work2. Using another person’s words or ideas

without correct citation3. Giving or receiving unauthorized help on an

exam or piece of work

Avoid Plagiarism:Give credit where it’s due Words or ideas presented in writing or any

other media Interviews of other people Use of exact words or phrases Reprints of diagrams, tables, or other visual

materials Reuse of electronically available media

Document any words, ideas, or other productions that originate outside of you

Penalties for Academic Dishonesty Failure of the assignment Failure of the course (the unforgivable F) Academic probation Academic suspension Dismissal

Your Role as Teachers Develop a Strong Course Policy on Plagiarism

“When writers use material from other sources, they must acknowledge the source. Not doing so is called plagiarism, which means using without credit the ideas of another. You are therefore cautioned (1) against using, word for word, without acknowledgement, phrases, sentences, paragraphs, etc., from the printed or manuscript material of others; (2) against using with only slight changes the materials of another; and (3) against using the general plan, the main headings, or a rewritten form of someone else’s material. These cautions apply to the work of other students as well as to the published work of professional writers (Weiser 2011).”

Use a Contract in Your Syllabus

I, , have received a copy of the syllabus for BIOLOGY 102. I understand the policies outlined in the syllabus, including the grading, assignments and

expectations. I understand that disruptive behavior such as cell phone use, texting, listening to an iPod and/or

disrespectful behavior and language may result in my dismissal from the classroom. I understand that cheating will not be tolerated.

Signature Date

Stolley and Brizee. 2011. The OWL at Purdue University.Vianna. 2011. Biology 102 Syllabus.

The Procedure for Dishonesty Cases See the flowchart

Go to your supervisor Collect evidence Fill out the Academic Dishonesty Form

Find out departmental protocols for the GTA’s role

Office of Student Conduct:

http://www.studentlife.wvu.edu/studentconduct.html

Turnitin A plagiarism detection tool for papers Available through eCampus Papers automatically scanned Originality reports generated for each paper

What would you do?

Please discuss the case studies in small groups and decide on a plan of action.

The Office of Student Conduct 304-293-8111 http://studentlife.wvu.edu/

studentconduct.html