Academic integrity is essential to your success and the integrity of our academic community. Cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated in this course and may result in a failing grade for the assignment or course, along with disciplinary action by the University.
Please review the Academic Regulations and Standards in the University Bulletin to understand the full policy. If you are ever unsure whether something constitutes plagiarism or misuse of sources, ask before you submit—I’m here to help.
Examples of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to:
Copying text from a source without proper citation (even if you change a few words)
Using AI-generated content or online tools without instructor permission
Submitting work created for another class without prior approval
Turning in someone else’s work (in part or full) as your own
Paraphrasing from a source without giving credit
Violations may result in:
A failing grade on the assignment or in the course
A formal disciplinary review
Possible outcomes such as probation, suspension, or expulsion
Showing up matters—this course is designed to be interactive, and much of the learning happens through activities and discussions. But I also understand that life happens. If you need to miss class due to illness or another valid reason, you can complete an alternative assignment to stay on track. These alternatives are designed to take roughly the same amount of time as attending class, and you’ll find them in the corresponding module on Canvas.
In this course, the responsible use of AI tools is encouraged to enhance your learning experience. However, it is essential to adhere to the guidelines outlined in our AI policy to ensure academic integrity. Please review the policy carefully before utilizing any AI tools in your coursework. You can access the full AI policy here.
Netiquette is online etiquette. It is important that all participants in online courses be aware of proper online behavior and respect one another.
Use appropriate language for an educational environment:
Use complete sentences
Use proper spelling and grammar
Avoid slang and uncommon abbreviations
Do not use obscene or threatening language
Remember that the University values diversity and encourages discourse. Be respectful of differences while engaging in online discussions. For more information about Netiquette, see The Core Rules for Netiquette by Virginia Shea.
Students maintain intellectual property rights to work products they create as part of this course unless they are formally notified otherwise.
Canvas Grade Center is used to assure privacy of student grades and feedback on individual assignments unless students have granted written waivers.
Students will be notified at the time of an assignment if copies of student work are to be retained beyond the semester's end or used as examples for future students or the wider public.