General Academic Dishonesty
What does academic integrity mean?
Being academically honest
What is the definition of cheating?
Using or attempting to use prohibited resources during an test, quiz, or other assessment. Includes working with other people!
What is the definition of plagiarism?
Using others’ words as your own (not giving the original creator any credit nor asking him/her/them for permission to use the material)
I am taking a test when the teacher leaves the room for a moment. When she leaves, I ask the person next to me what they put for question 3. Is this cheating?
Yes.
Name one thing you can do to help yourself become better at managing your time.
1. Use a planner
2. Schedule time slots to do important things (homework, socializing, etc.)
3. Keep your work organized
Name at least two reasons why academic integrity is important?
1. Establishes you as trustworthy
2. Ensures you are actively learning material
3. Avoids negative consequences
4. Promotes good self esteem
What is the definition of fabrication?
Making information up (which includes lying about why you did not turn in an assignment!)
What is the definition of forgery?
Changing a grade/score and/or writing someone else’s signature on a document (like a report card)
I copy and paste a chart to use on my Science presentation. There is no citation underneath. Is this plagiarism?
Name something a visual learner could do to help them understand something.
1. Make flashcards
2. Watch a video
3. Use pictures
What does paraphrasing mean? Is it a form of plagiarism, given that citations are used?
Paraphrasing means to take someone's idea and restate it in your own words. It is NOT plagiarism when cited correctly.
What is the definition of recycling your own work?
Reusing your work from a previous assignment, even if it is just a small part of it - it doesn’t matter that it is your own work!
I used direct quotes from another source, but did not include citations. What form of academic dishonesty is this?
Plagiarism
I copy my lab partner's data from the experiment we conducted together onto my lab sheet. Is this cheating?
No. The data belongs to both of you because you gathered the information together.
Name at least three components that contribute to a successful interview.
1. Proper preparation
2. Consistent eye contact
3. Proper posture
4. Genuine answers and expressions
True or False: All schools have the same policies regarding academic dishonesty?
False. While there are similarities from school to school, each institution has its own set of rules and consequences.
What is the definition of facilitating academic dishonesty?
Helping and/or trying to help another student violate a school’s academic integrity policy (even if you have good intentions!)
I tell my teacher that I did not hand in an assignment because I was sick, but I actually didn't hand it in because I was hunting the Easter Bunny. What type of academic dishonesty is this?
Fabrication
I tell a teacher that I handed in an online assignment that I know I did not, stating that there must have been a technical issue. Is this forgery?
What are the three categories of SMARTIES goals?
Social, Academic, and Personal
Can you use copyrighted material (songs, movies, etc.) in published work without it being plagiarism?
With the owner's permission, yes.
What is the definition of academic sabotage?
Intentionally preventing others from completing their work
I keep talking to my friend in class, distracting them from their work and causing them to hand in their assignment incomplete. What type of academic dishonesty is this?
Sabotage
I take data from a credible source and cite it, but I change the percentages I found to better suit my argument. Is this fabrication?
No, this is forgery. When you directly change information given, you are forging it.
What does a goal have to be in order for there to be a chance a success?
Attainable, observable, and measurable.