Computer Skills

September 15 2009

- 2 passwords to get into network, 1 into the network and 1 into webct
- Asynchronous discussion (threaded discussion, not real time)
- Synchronous discussion (msn, real time)
- Assignments due at midnight before class

Academic Integrity
What does it mean to have integrity?

- Adherence to moral and ethical problems

What is academic integrity?

The commitment, even in the face of adversity, to five fundamental values:

What are the expectations for the student?

- To express your ideas in your words

- To demonstrate your understanding
- To acknowledge others work

What is academic dishonesty?

Plagiarism

- Intentionally using another person’s work and submitting it as your own

- Failing to correctly cite another person’s writing/academic work

Falsification

Unauthorized collaboration

- Using materials or collaborating with another person(s) during a test or other assignment
without authorization

Examples

- Buying, stealing or borrowing a paper

- Hiring or asking someone to complete coursework or take a test
- Copying from another source without citing (intentionally or by accident)
- Cutting or pasting text or graphics from internet sources without proper citation
- Using the source too closely when paraphrasing without proper citation
 - Falsifying data on lab reports

Consequences

- Reduced grade
- Removal from the course
- Removal from the program
- Removal from the school
- Permanent notation on your transcript that you have cheated in school

Why does Academic Integrity matter?

- The value of your credential is directly dependent on the quality of graduates

- Cheating students= poorly qualified grads
- Poorly qualified grads= bad reputation for UOIT’s programs
- One cheating student can have implications for the entire school
- UOIT is very serious

Protect yourself

- Learn about academic dishonesty

- Visit the web site for details
- Ask your instructor if you have any questions