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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
Integrity INTEGRITY involves acting with morals, ethics, and values; it is a personal character trait. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY is a broad category of actions that involve students' decisions to be honest with their work, to avoid fraud and deception to improve a grade or obtain course credit. Students compromise their integrity when they try to gain an unearned academic advantage.

Plagiarism at CSUB

Have you ever plagiarized in a class?

Yes: 3 votes (16.67%)

No: 8 votes (44.44%)

Yes, but because I was unaware it was considered plagiarism at the time.: 3 votes (16.67%)

Possibly, but I'm still unsure of what plagiarism is.: 4 votes (22.22%)

Total Votes: 18