User:Anneka05/Academic integrity

Types of Academic Misconduct
The major types of academic misconduct include plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, false declaration, fabrication or falsification of data, bribery or intimidation, contract cheating, and examination misconduct.

Plagiarism is using another’s work, words, or ideas without giving credit. Self-plagiarism is recycling or reusing your own work or words from your previous work and claiming it as new. Collusion is when you work with other people and you submit the group work as your own contribution. Bribery or intimidation is paying or bribing someone else to do your work for you. Examination misconduct can include unauthorized materials, technology in an exam, copying, communicating, and impersonation. A false declaration is making up evidence or providing false information to an instructor concerning a formal academic exercise. Fabrication or falsification of data is altering or misrepresenting data such as manipulating data images. Contract cheating is getting another person's work with the intention of submitting it as your own.

Possible Consequences for Challenging Academic Integrity
The consequences of engaging in academic dishonesty are contingent upon the academic policies implemented by your college and the seriousness of the violation. In the event that you are accused of academic dishonesty, your educational institution will likely initiate a formal procedure. If it is determined that an act of academic dishonesty has indeed taken place, your professor and the dean of advising will collaborate to determine the appropriate course of action. The repercussions for such misconduct can include the following:

1. Receiving a score of "0" on the assignment and being required to complete a make-up assignment.

2. Automatically failing the course, which can have an adverse impact on your GPA and potentially delay your graduation timeline.

3. Being asked to leave your department or major area of study.

4. Facing expulsion from the college altogether. 5. Potentially facing legal consequences for copyright infringement.