Transcript Ethics in Academic Work - Wilfrid Laurier University

Wilfrid Laurier University, 2013-2014
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Purpose
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Outline:
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What is it?
How do they detect it?
What happens if I’m caught?
Why is it important?
“Academic misconduct is an act by a student, or by
students … which may result in a false evaluation
of the student(s), or which represents an attempt to
unfairly gain an academic advantage … Whether or
not a student intended to commit academic
misconduct is not relevant for a finding of
academic misconduct.”
Source: WLU Undergraduate Academic Calendar 2007-2008
Some Examples
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Plagiarism
Cheating
Impersonating Another Student
Unauthorized Resubmission of Work
Falsifying, Misrepresenting or Forgery
Purchasing Academic Work
Unauthorized Collaboration
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Time Management:
 Buy a 4 month calendar & mark the dates
 Use the assignment calculator:
https://www.wlu.ca/writing/planner/
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Ask Questions:
 Start with your instructor
 Writing Centre: www.wlu.ca/writing
 Library: http://library.wlu.ca
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Laurier’s Additional Resources:
 Academic Integrity Website: www.wlu.ca/academicintegrity
 Academic Calendar: www.wlu.ca/calendars
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Dr. Lea Caragata,
◦ Professor, Faculty of Social Work (Waterloo)
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Dr. Judy Eaton
◦ Associate Professor, Psychology (Brantford)
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“How are they going to know?”
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Instructor’s Experience & Knowledge
Previous Assignment Submissions
Incorrect Formatting
Turnitin.com
Internet Records
Consistency of Style
Witnesses
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The Procedure:
1. Instructor and Administrative Representative
2. Dean of Faculty
3. Vice President of Academics or President
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Failed Assignment
Failed Course
Misconduct Notation on Transcripts
Suspension
Expulsion
Degree Revocation
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Important Notes:
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 After 1st offence, notation on transcript remains for 1-3 years
 Consequences for subsequent offences are more severe
 Students may appeal decision up until the President’s ruling
Integrity is defined as: "moral uprightness;
honesty...unimpaired or uncorrupted..."
Canadian Oxford Dictionary (2004)
The Past
The Present
The Future
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Know the Expectations
2. Ask Questions
Follow the Expectations