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UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS

School of Arts and Sciences
Department of Communications, Linguistics, & Literature

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY PLEDGE

GE-FEL Communicating in the Cyberworld

I, , affirm that I have read and understood the

provisions below on course policies regarding course materials, course
outputs, course behavior & concerns, and course correspondence upon
enrolling in this course.

A. Course Materials

In the conduct of the course, the students are expected to uphold honesty
and integrity at all times. The study materials are composed of the academic
properties of the course instructor and the authors of the copyrighted materials. As
such, no part of these materials shall be copied in any manner and no part of the
synchronous discussions shall be recorded without the written permission of the
instructor and/or the author concerned, nor shall these be distributed, and or sold to
a third person. All course materials shall be strictly used for the students’ personal
education and study. Unauthorized use of the course materials shall be treated as a
violation of the university policy on honesty and an infringement of the copyright
laws.

B. Course Outputs and Submissions

All students are expected to demonstrate truthful and ethical behavior in their
academic work. All outputs, including major or minor examinations and activities ,
submitted by the students ought to be original works, unless indicated in the specific
instructions to be a collection of existing examples from several references. In any
case, credit to authors using the APA format must be made at all times.

Cheating and Plagiarism are strictly prohibited. Outputs and examinations that
violate this provision shall automatically be discredited and the instructor shall have
the option to fail the student on the basis of such offense. Any instance of cheating or
any work that is plagiarized by the student shall be dealt with accordingly and, if
necessary, legally. The university policy on honesty as well as the provisions of the
copyright laws, when applicable, shall be considered in addressing the matter.

In terms of output submission, any classwork required from the students

should be submitted on time. Avoid doing the classwork at the last minute just in case
unforeseen problems may happen. Instructions for activities shall be available within
at least one week prior to the submission deadline to give students time to work. Be
reminded that the system will however automatically restrict the viewing and
submission of the output beyond the date and time set as deadline. It is thus
advisable, especially for students having limited or unstable internet connections, to
work on the outputs ahead of time to avoid missing the submission deadlines.
Prepared and Updated by: Constantino, C.T. <July, 2021>
Adapted from: Opina, K.
“Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking.” - H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
 Use this format for all classwork/file submission in Canvas/Google Classroom:
File Name: Course Code + Schedule + Last Name + First Name + Title of Task
For example: Speech 61 730-900 MWF Lacia, Brittany Academic Integrity Pledge

C. Student Behavior

Students must recognize all important rules of online etiquette. Appropriate

behavior towards the course instructor and the classmates shall be strictly observed.
Impolite language and conduct shall not be tolerated. The interactive nature of the
course coupled with the exchanges of ideas and opinions shall not be taken as a
license to disrespect others. Students should behave in a courteous and non-critical
way when communicating online therefore “THINK BEFORE YOU CLICK.” With the
current set up of blended learning, incorporating both onsite and online classes,
everybody should be attentive of the apt online netiquette when interacting with
anybody in the platform. Violations shall be dealt with accordingly and legally, if
necessary.

D. Course Correspondences & Concerns

When communicating your concerns or interacting via the platform, make

sure to be concise. Abide with the rules of netiquette. If given the chance, make
certain to read the message/discussion board to make sure that a classmate has not
inquired and/or answered the same concern. This will save you and your course
instructor time. Always use appropriate professional language only and refrain from
using profanity, online jargons, politically incorrect remarks, and other similar words.
Constructive criticisms are encouraged while sarcasm and distasteful jokes are
prohibited.

All class-related concerns, such as, but not limited to, complaints, violent
reactions must be coursed through the class representative first, except if it is very
personal and confidential that it must be directly addressed to the course instructor
only.

In emailing the class representative/class instructor your concerns,

strictly follow the steps below:

1. Re-read last few announcements in CANVAS before emailing your concern

so you know what to write and how to write your email.

2. Write clear, formal and polite messages. Always keep in mind the context and
your relationship with the person you are writing to.

Follow this Format:

Subject Line: Course Code + Course Schedule + Group Number + Reason for Emailing
*A good subject line informs a recipient what the email is about and why they should read it.
Content: *Start and end your letter formally and courteously
 Complimentary Close *The complimentary close is the word (such as "Sincerely") or
phrase ("Best wishes") that conventionally appears before the sender's signature or name at
the end of a letter, email, or similar text.

3. Any Letter of Explanation (required from you) should include attached images for
proof within the day of the said emergency. The teacher will only respond to the
class representative therefore wait for him/her to relay the response to you.

Correspondence may be done through the provided contact details only.

Remember that it is highly advised that communication shall be done through the
proper channels and during class/office hours only ( from 8:00 – 4:30 pm), unless the
circumstance warrants.

Also, students are highly discouraged from automatically posting rants about
the course, the instructor, and the class in general without clarifying the matter first
with the teacher. Irresponsible use of digital platforms shall make students liable for
any malicious imputations posted online.

E. Other Matters

The platform is utilized for academic purposes only. This means that any
illegal activities practiced or generated through the platform is absolutely forbidden.
Sale of any product or service, unrelated to the course, shall not be tolerated. All
other inappropriate practices and content proliferated in the platform, not covered by
any of the foregoing provisions, shall not be acceptable.

Proper sanctions shall be meted to any violations of the student handbook

and the course policies.

By affixing my e-signature below and on the left margin of every page that
precedes this sheet, I am also conscious of the consequences of any form
of violation to the provisions herein stipulated, and hereby fully and
unconditionally agree and bind myself to the class policies and the rules
and regulations as stated within.

Signature over Printed Name Degree Program & Year Level

Date Signed

Mobile Number :

E-mail Address :

Present Home Address :