What is “academic
dishonesty”? Taking credit for
academic work that is not your own.
Academic Dishonesty includes:
Plagiarism
Copying from published
sources
Copying from the
internet
Copying from other
students work
Inappropriate
collaboration between students
Cheating on homework,
labs, exams
Why is academic honesty so
important?
Grades (and eventually
diplomas) are awarded on the basis of faculty evaluation of
individual student learning and performance. The integrity
of your Monmouth College diploma is at stake!
Trust between faculty and
students
Your reputation is at
stake!
Giving credit where it is
deserved
Words of advice:
Always use correct
citations in your written work
If you don’t know how to do this, ask your teacher or go to
the writing center
Don’t copy other students’
homework in any circumstances
Don’t give a copy of your
homework to another student
Studying together does not
mean copying
You can (in most
circumstances) discuss the assigned work
You can ask questions
You can give advice
You cannot copy (even
parts) of another student’s work
If you don’t know if
it’s OK to work together, ask!
You must do your own work
because that is what the professor is responsible for
evaluating
