Making threats or offers of compensation to others in order that those threatened or coerced will provide unauthorized aid for course projects. Unauthorized acquisition or subsequent use or possession of stolen test materials. This would include acquiring, distributing, and/or possessing the stolen materials.
4. Plagiarism ―Intentionally or knowingly representing the words or ideas of another as one’s own in any academic exercises (either oral or written).‖ (Gehring, et al, p. 6) Examples: Purchasing a paper from a commercial or private source, using a paper from an organization’s files, copying sections or chapters from reference works, or borrowing or stealing another’s paper and submitting it as one’s own work. Failing to indicate a direct quote from a reference source by using quotation marks and proper citation of the source. Attempting to represent the work, words, and ideas of another (paraphrasing) as one’s own without proper citation or documentation. Failing to acknowledge information obtained in one’s reading or research which is not common knowledge.
Sanctions for Academic Dishonesty All acts of academic dishonesty threaten the integrity and scholarly pursuit of Doane College. Because these acts, by their nature, impact the academic environment and integrity of the college, all alleged violations involving academic dishonesty will be reported in writing to the dean. In this manner, the college fulfills its responsibility for maintaining the academic integrity of the institution. Consequently, each student has a responsibility to avoid direct acts of academic dishonesty, the aiding of others in committing acts of academic dishonesty, and/or acts that may lead to the suspicion of academic dishonesty.
The college adheres to a policy that places the responsibility for the disposition of academic dishonesty cases for first offenders in the hands of the faculty member involved. If a student or group involved is not currently enrolled in the course in question, they will be referred to the dean for investigation and sanctioning. The course instructor may impose one or more of the following penalties for cases of academic dishonesty arising in his/her classes:
The rejection of the assignment/exercise with the request that the work be resubmitted. A reduced grade for the assignment/exercise. A grade of ―F‖ or ―0‖ on the assignment/exercise. A reduced grade for the course. A grade of ―F‖ for the course.
Additionally, due to the seriousness of the infraction, the instructor may recommend imposition of greater penalties which may include suspension or expulsion from the college. All such recommendations will be handled by the dean, who will render a decision.
Sanctions for a second and subsequent offense(s) of academic dishonesty must be handled by the dean at the initiation of the appropriate faculty member. The dean may impose any of the above sanctions and/or any of the following:
A grade of ―F‖ for the course with the notation that the ―F‖ resulted from an act of academic dishonesty to be recorded on the student’s transcript. The transcript will carry this notation for
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