Academic Integrity Statement

Professionalism and integrity are essential for success in this course and in your work and personal life. You are responsible for making yourself aware of and understanding the policies and procedures in the [Undergraduate Catalog (pp. 268-269)/Graduate Catalog (pp. 26-27)] that pertain to academic integrity. These policies include cheating, fabrication, falsification and forgery, multiple submission, plagiarism, complicity and computer misuse. If there is reason to believe you have been involved in academic dishonesty, you will be referred to the Office of Student Conduct. You will be given the opportunity to review the charge(s). If you believe you are not responsible, you will have the opportunity for a hearing. You should consult with me if you are uncertain about an issue of academic honesty prior to the submission of an assignment or test.

 The following activities are identified as academic integrity violations. Students suspected of these violations will be referred to WMU Student Judicial Affairs for disciplinary action. See the Student Code for specific details.
CHEATING Cheating during a quiz or examination will result in a failing grade.  Cheating includes glancing at another student's quiz or examination, talking with other students during an exam, and any use of unauthorized texts, notes, or other materials during a quiz or examination.  Students failing to respect this policy will be referred for disciplinary action.  Please refer to the Student Code document for details.

PLAGIARISM Plagiarism is a serious offense.  Plagiarism involves the copying of information or ideas from a published source without acknowledging that source or copying ideas or written information from another student. The student’s intent or ignorance of content source does not change the charge: plagiarism is charged regardless.
 Take time to learn proper referencing styles and practices.  The APA (American Psychological Association) style book is an excellent source for this. Click here for writing guides.

UNAUTHORIZED
COLLABORATION		 All work you submit for evaluation in this course must be your own work.  You must work independently on all assignments unless I instruct you otherwise.

SUBMITTING WORK FROM OTHER COURSES
All work you submit for evaluation in this course must be done specifically for this course.  You may not use work you have done or plan to do for other courses.