6 Academic Integrity Violations: Resolution and Penalties
Integrity Violations have consequences
East Central University’s Academic Integrity Policy identifies three levels of violations and sanctions that faculty members can apply based on the seriousness of the violation. Below is a list of violations, their definitions, and suggested sanctions:
Key Takeaways
Violations of academic integrity are taken very seriously and carry with them severe consequences. ECU identifies three levels of violations and sanctions that faculty members can apply based on the seriousness of the violation. If reported, you may:
- Get a grade of 0 on your assignment
- Get a failing grade in the course
- Be placed on probation, suspended from ECU
Important: you may face disciplinary action for any academic integrity violation, regardless whether you committed it intentionally or unintentionally. An integrity violation will be noted on your academic record. This may negatively impact your chances to apply for university, graduate studies and to obtain references needed for any university related applications (such as for research grants). It may also impact your future employment.
So what is the best way to avoid committing a violation?
- Be honest in all areas
- Do your own work
- Submit original work
- Only work with others if your instructor permitted it
- If permitted to work in groups, acknowledge contributions of others
- Acknowledge all your sources of information by citing them properly
- Learn to quote, paraphrase and summarize properly
- Adhere to copyright
- Get help if you need it, but only from approved sources
- Do not help another person commit a violation
