WorksheetsAcademic Integrity Definitions
Total questions: 5
Worksheet time: 3mins
All academic integrity definitions are taken from page thirty of the
2024/2025 Burman Academic Calendar.
Plagiarism is defined as...
Submitting, for evaluation, an essay written in part by someone else as if the entire essay were one’s own work or text generated by any computerized means such as Artificial Intelligence programs.
Paraphrasing or summarizing words, ideas, or data and submitting it as part or the entirety of the paper.
Paraphrasing or summarizing words, ideas, or data and properly documenting the source of the information.
All of the above.
Cheating is defined as...
Copying from another person’s work during an examination or while completing an assignment.
Using a “cheat sheet” or any other memory or skill aid without permission during an examination or while completing an assignment.
Collaborating on an examination or assignment without permission.
All of the above.
Misrepresentation is defined as
Documenting or referring to a source that does not exist.
Attributing correct or existent information to an existing source.
Correctly representing source information.
All of the above.
Academic misconduct is defined as...
Changing or altering grades on essays, examinations, or assignments.
Theft or unauthorized use of library materials.
Copyright infringement of published materials.
Being a party to any act of plagiarism, cheating, misrepresentation, or academic misconduct.
Changing or altering grades on official documents, electronic or otherwise.
Attempting to gain or gaining an unfair advantage over others by offering services or materials in exchange for favourable consideration.
Plagiarism
Cheating
Misrepresentation
Academic Misconduct
