Plagiarism and Academic Honesty
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is defined as copying another student’s work, lending work to another student, or representing extracts or whole articles and texts from books or handouts as one’s own work. For more specific details about plagiarism and relevant university policies please see student handbooks.
Academic Honesty
Every student is expected to produce his/her own work product and will be judged on the merit of that product. If it is determined that a student has plagiarized another’s work, he or she will be subject to disciplinary action. Such action shall include but not be limited to: a failing grade on the work product, a failing grade in the course, or expulsion from the program. The severity of the action shall be jointly determined by the appropriate Professor and the Academic Standing Committee. The student shall have the right to appeal in writing to the Provost (or Academic Dean). All appeals must be made no later than four weeks from the communication of the Committee’s decision to the student. The decision of the Provost/Academic Dean is final.
