Act with Integrity: It Matters
Arizona State University
Student Academic Integrity Policy
Leslee Shell, Associate Librarian
Joseph Buenker, Assistant Librarian
ASU Libraries
Arizona State University
Last updated 07-10-07
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Arizona State University’s
Student Academic Integrity Policy
– Get to Know It
“Each student must act with honesty and
integrity, and must respect the rights of
others in carrying out all academic
assignments…”
ASU Student Academic Integrity Policy:
http://www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/studentlife/judicial/academic_integrity.htm
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Types of Academic Dishonesty
A student may be found to have engaged in academic dishonesty if
he or she:
• Acts as… or uses… a substitute for another person in any
academic evaluation or assignment
• Depends on the aid of others…to the extent that the work is not
representative of the student's abilities
• Refers to materials or sources or uses devices…not authorized
by the instructor for use during the Academic Evaluation or
assignment
• Uses materials from the Internet or any other source without full
and appropriate attribution
• Claims credit for or submits work done by another
Additional types of dishonest behavior are included in the ASU
Student Academic Integrity Policy.
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Why should I act with academic
integrity?
• I will learn what I am supposed to learn to be
successful in my chosen field of study.
• I will become stronger mentally, emotionally,
and ethically.
• I will value my degree and will know that I
earned it.
• I will gain the respect of my instructors, and
may even be respected by fellow students.
Anderman, E.M. & Murdock, T.B., eds. (2007). Psychology of Academic Cheating.
Amsterdam; Boston: Elsevier Academic Press.
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Everyone else is cheating!
Why shouldn’t I?
• Your mind will get stronger through exercise,
just as your body gets stronger through
exercise.
• You will gain important skills needed to excel,
not only in school, but in your future career.
• You will establish a pattern of ethical behavior
that will guide you throughout your academic,
professional and personal life.
Is it really a disadvantage to read, learn, and
think in order to do well on papers and exams?
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Cheating at ASU is not wise.
If you are caught
cheating, you may face
severe short-and-long
term consequences.
Hoenemeyer, L. R-generation: academic
pressures: struggle to succeed spurs on
cheating. (2005) reviewjournal.com,
retrieved from http://www.reviewjournal.com
on April 11, 2007.
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Know ALL the Policies
When you take a class it is important to
understand the academic integrity
policies set by:
• The instructor teaching the class
• The program or department offering the
course
• The college offering the course
• Arizona State University
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Instructor Policies
If a student behaves dishonestly, an
instructor may:
• Allow the student to redo the test or the
assignment for a lower grade
• Assign a failing grade for the test or
assignment
• Assign a failing grade for the course
• Assign a grade of “XE” for the course
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What is an “XE” grade?
• “XE” appears on your official transcript with
the notation “failure due to academic
dishonesty.”
• “XE” will keep you from participating in
extracurricular activities such as student
government or student organizations.
• If you receive an “XE” you can be expelled
from ASU.
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Instructor Policies May Differ
Check your course syllabus
For Instance:
• All writing for this class must be written for this
class
To pass this class all major writing assignments must
be completed. Note that all writing for this class must
be written for this class. Reusing a paper you wrote
for another class, or back in high school, constitutes
academic dishonesty.
– ENG 102 course syllabus, Spring 2007
• Tests are not to be taken as a group effort
If such activity is observed either physically or
through computer records, all students involved will
be called to account for their actions.
– MUS 354 course syllabus, Spring 2007
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Program, Department or College
Academic Integrity Policies
A program or department may
have its own policies and
consequences regarding
academic integrity.
Consequences may be
more severe if a student
behaves dishonestly more
than once.
Sample College Policy
“Academic honesty is expected of all students
in courses offered by the College of Liberal Arts
and Sciences (CLAS) and all transactions with
the College. Academic dishonesty has serious
consequences and can lead to course failure,
denial of registration in courses in the
College, probation, disqualification (by the
student’s college), or dismissal.”
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, School of Family and Social Dynamics. (2007). Academic programs:
Undergraduate. Retrieved 5/22 from http://www.asu.edu.ezproxy1.lib.asu.edu/clas/ssfd/undergrad/honesty.html
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Our/My Policies
• ASU 101 Instructors: ENTER
INFORMATION HERE
• Describe policies regarding academic
integrity that are specific to your:
– College,
– Department,
– Program, and/or
– Course.
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Academic Integrity: It Matters!
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The Academic Integrity Team
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Joe Buenker
Jennie Duvernay
Bee Gallegos
Meredith Irvin
Leslee Shell
Julie Tharp
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