Academic Integrity Policy

Academic integrity of the highest standards are expected of all students. The basic rule of thumb is simple: with respect to the intellectual contribution of all persons, please do your own work, otherwise, offer due credit. There are serious consequences for academic dishonesty. Please see the University policy for more detailed information: http://conduct.ucr.edu/policies/academicintegrity.html

Cheating: Don't cheat, it's not worth it. Rather, ask the instructor for help. We are extremely open to collaboration and team learning, thus there will be a zero tolerance policy toward cheating because there is no reason whatsoever to even consider doing so. The penalty for cheating is to fail the course (not just the task). Also, some students may not realize that seeking, retaining, sharing or distributing prior homework or exam materials is not only a violation of integrity, but is also illegal as the University retains copyright. There are very serious consequences at the University level for academic dishonesty: Academic Integrity Policies.