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Academic Integrity at Winthrop University
“A fundamental tenet of all institutions of higher learning is
academic honesty. Academic work must depend upon respect for and
acknowledgement of the research and ideas of others.
Misrepresentation of someone else’s work as one’s own is a most
serious offense in any academic setting. Academic misconduct in any
form cannot be condoned.” Student Conduct Code, Pg 38 or the
Student Handbook.
Teaching Academic Integrity and Preventing Academic
Misconduct
Make time
to
discuss
academic integrity in class, with individual students, and between
students.
Define
academic integrity for students and make your expectations for
assignments clear. Don’t assume students have been exposed to these
expectations in high school or other college classes.
Include
information and expectations on academic integrity on syllabi.
Strive
for clarity when defining expectations and avoid the use of words
like “plagiarism” and “cheating” unless followed by a clear
explanation and examples. Faculty should consider specific
expectations for group work and use of electronic medium.
Connect
course work with discussions on professional ethics/standards and
academic integrity. Structure assignments to discourage academic
misconduct by requiring drafts along with final papers, or
scheduling reviews of topics early in the timeline.
Utilize
Turn-it-in
and other electronic resources when appropriate.
Stay
fresh. Change tests, projects and papers regularly. During
examinations, utilize multiple versions and manage the testing
environment appropriately. Train GAs or test monitors before
proctoring.
Strike
quickly. Confront students early and correct behavior when first
noticed. Consult with the Dean of Students Office when implementing
academic consequences for academic misconduct.
Resources
Dean of Students
Office – 212 Dinkins Student
Center, x4503 for faculty and students with questions about academic
integrity, faculty training, and the academic misconduct process at
Winthrop.
The
Center for
Academic Integrity
has a multitude of articles, research, tips and helpful links for
academic integrity.
View the Winthrop
Copyright
Policy.
View information on
Research Guides
and Citation Assistance.
View information on
Turn-it-in.
Contact the Dean of Library Services for a tutorial.
The Writing
Center,
located in 220 Bancroft, assists students with their writing. Tutors
work one on one (or in small groups when requested) with students in
all phases of the writing process and on academic or personal
writing projects in any discipline. Call 323-2138 for
information regarding hours and services or visit the Center’s web
site.
View the
Student Handbook
online.
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