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What does "Academic Integrity" really mean?

"The principles of truth and integrity are recognized as fundamental to a community of teachers and scholars. The University expects that both faculty and students will honor these principles and in so doing will protect the integrity of all academic work and student grades. Students are expected to do all work assigned to them without unauthorized assistance and without giving unauthorized assistance."

(CSUB Catalog 2011-2013, Page 78)

CSUB Undergraduate Academic Integrity Policy

CSUB Academic Integrity Policy

Some Definitions:

Plagiarism to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source
Academic Dishonesty ACADEMIC DISHONESTY (CHEATING) is a broad category of actions that involve fraud and deception to improve a grade or obtain course credit. Academic dishonesty (cheating) is not limited to examination situations alone, but arises whenever students attempt to gain an unearned academic advantage.

Plagiarism at CSUB

Have you ever plagiarized in a class?

Yes: 2 votes (12.5%)

No: 7 votes (43.75%)

Yes, but because I was unaware it was considered plagiarism at the time.: 3 votes (18.75%)

Possibly, but I'm still unsure of what plagiarism is.: 4 votes (25%)

Total Votes: 16