Academic Dishonesty and Misconduct

Academic Integrity and Dishonesty

At Capital College, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity. It's crucial that all students understand what constitutes academic dishonesty and the consequences of such actions. Here are some common forms of academic dishonesty:

1. Cheating: This involves using unauthorized materials or methods to gain an unfair advantage in an exam or assignment. 

Examples include:

1. • Sneaking unapproved notes into an examination venue.

   • Copying answers from another student during an exam.

   • Sharing information about an exam or project with other students.

2. Deception: This involves providing false or misleading information to gain an advantage. 

Examples include:

2. • Spending more time on a take-home test than is allowed.

   • Giving a false reason when asking for an extension.

   • Claiming to have submitted work when you have not.

   • Submitting false medical information to obtain an extension.

3. Fabrication: This involves falsifying data or citations in an assignment or project. 

Examples include:

3. • Making up citations to support your arguments.

   • Inventing quotations that were never made.

   • Claiming to have conducted interviews, research, or surveys that never took place.

Remember, academic dishonesty not only undermines your learning experience but also affects the integrity of our entire academic community. We encourage all students to take pride in their work, respect the efforts of others, and commit to honest and ethical academic conduct.