For more information about Academic Integrity, please contact:
Jen Day Shaw
Dean of Students
(336) 334-5514
jdshaw@uncg.edu
Resources for Students
UNCG Libraries:
The Writing Center:
The Writing Center offers tutoring for writing papers and improving writing skills for students at all levels.Learning Assistance Center (LAC)
The LAC is an academic support program, sponsored by the Student Success Center, that challenges undergraduate students to become independent and successful learners. Services such as tutoring, academic skills, and workshops are provided by the LAC to help students: improve study skills, increase their understanding of course content, enhance self-confidence, and encourage positive attitudes toward learning.
Student Handbook:
This guidebook contains the Student Conduct Code, policies applicable to students, and resources available to assist students in their pursuit of academic success.
The UNCG Academic Integrity Policy:
American Psychological Association (APA) style:
Modern Language Association (MLA) style:
From the Paul Robeson Library,
Rutgers University Library System:
- How to Avoid Plagiarism: The Movie
http://library.camden.rutgers.edu/EducationalModule/Plagiarism/
- How to Write a Better Paper
http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rul/libs/robeson_lib/libres.html
- Don’t Plagiarize! A Checklist
http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rul/lib_instruct/instruct_document.shtml
- Plagiarism and Academic Integrity
http://www.scc.rutgers.edu/douglass/sal/plagiarism/intro.html
- These online plagiarism tutorials are available for open access/use at:
http://www.umuc.edu/distance/odell/cip/vail/home.html
- Plagiarism Prevention Strategies: “Before He Cheats” Music Video provided courtesy of The Rock School Gainesville, FL, and can be accessed at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NvA4hCOfjU
- Chicago/Turabian style:
http://www.press.uchicago.edu/books/turabian/turabian_citationguide.html
Graduate Students Avoiding Plagiarism.
Taken from the Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Alfred E. Gay, Jr., and Suzanne Young of the Yale Writing Center.
Other Resources
These online plagiarism tutorials are available for open access/use at:
Possible Consequences for Academic Dishonesty
- Inability to withdraw or drop course
- “F” in the course
- Notation on transcript
- Dismissal from an academic program
- Suspension or expulsion from the University
- Revocation of admission or degree
- More severe penalties for graduate students and/or second offense
Recommendations to Avoid Academic Dishonesty
- Be prepared for exams and assignment due dates – Don’t procrastinate.
- Avoid sitting next to your friends during exams.
- Avoid taking additional materials to exams.
- Protect your work.
- Report cheating to the faculty.
- Take full advantage of your educational opportunities – Learn the material.
- Read the student handbook. Be aware of what constitutes academic dishonesty.
- Make sure you understand the specific standards for an assignment or class.
- Don’t ask your friends for homework or unauthorized assistance.
- Demonstrate your integrity.
- Encourage honesty among other students.
- Read the course syllabus.
- Ask the instructors what his/her expectations are, regarding citation style and working with other students.