Can you get into grad school with an honor code violation?
Yes, one must be ready to take each application and make a fair and reasoned decision. I’ve recommended interviews of applicants with violations and I’ve recommended that others not be interviewed.
Do graduate schools ask for disciplinary records?
Many graduate schools request your academic records, as do many government agencies if they are considering hiring someone (FBI, etc.). If I was found not responsible, and my graduate/professional school and job applications ask if I have ever been subject to disciplinary action, what should I say?
Why do schools have honor codes?
The goal of honor codes is to establish honor itself as the most important attribute that a person can have. Through the pledge that every student makes when they first enroll, schools aim to create a sense of accountability between students.
What academic integrity means to you as a student?
As a student, academic integrity means making ethical decisions, asking questions, and following instructions – even when faced with difficult situations.
What happens if you’re accused of academic dishonesty?
If you commit academic dishonesty, depending on the severity (and frequency) of your offence(s) you could: fail your assignment, fail your course or even be suspended from your program, your faculty, or UOIT for up to three years, during which time you won’t be able to transfer any credits earned at another university …
Is collaborating cheating?
When students are working in groups, searching for a solution to a problem, looking through possible answers for the best one, or sorting out material to include in a presentation, that’s collaboration. When one student in the group solves the problem and everyone else copies the answer, that’s cheating.
What is inappropriate collaboration?
When students work together or share information without specific instructions by the professor, this constitutes inappropriate collaboration. This applies to in-class or take-home tests, papers, labs, or homework assignments; basically, any assignment that will be submitted for a grade.
What is acceptable collaboration?
Collaboration means working together on a task. Plagiarism means copying another person’s work and presenting it as your own. Even when the assignment is an individual assignment, it is acceptable to collaborate with others.