University Academic Integrity Quiz
Which of the following does Regent define as "dishonesty"? [SELECT ALL THAT APPLY]
-submitting the same work product in more than one course without the express permission of the instructor(s) -having someone else write a paper that is then submitted for class credit -purchasing and submitting a paper from an online source
According to Regent, I can avoid plagiarism by inserting synonyms where an author's key terms are located.
False
If I fail this exam or don't make a 100%, I can use this in an appeal to avoid a penalty for plagiarism and/or academic dishonesty at Regent University.
False
If a student is charged with plagiarism at Regent, his or her first step in the appeals process should be going straight to the Dean of his or her school.
False
Plagiarism at Regent pertains only to the exact language of a source, not ideas.
False
Regent University students are not held accountable for plagiarism and/or academic dishonesty unless they've been made aware of Regent's policy beforehand.
False
Regent excuses unintentional plagiarism. Mistakes do happen.
False
SafeAssign (SA) is software within Blackboard that faculty use to assist them in determining whether an assignment exhibits evidence of plagiarism. Thus, a low SA score always means "little to no plagiarism," and a high SA score always means "plagiarism present."
False
The Bible has nothing to say about plagiarism or academic integrity.
False
The university will accept an appeal based on lack of knowledge of the policy or lack of intent to plagiarize.
False
According to Regent University, it is possible to plagiarize a single word.
True
Copyright laws can be violated by plagiarism.
True
It is possible for a student to receive a zero on an assignment for a first time offense of Minor Plagiarism.
True
It is possible for your Dean to require you to complete the Academic Integrity Workshop (administered by the University Writing Center) for acts of Major Plagiarism.
True
It is possible to be expelled from Regent University for plagiarism and/or academic dishonesty.
True
Plagiarism at Regent also applies to things like Youtube clips.
True
Repeated instances of Minor Plagiarism are also defined as Major Plagiarism at Regent University.
True
Students failing to appeal as directed via the Student Handbook (Section 6.2.8) and within the times stated will forfeit their right to appeal.
True
While faculty shall not distinguish between intentional v. unintentional plagiarism in their assessment of an infraction, they may, however, consider the student's lack of intent to plagiarize in their determination of an appropriate disciplinary action.
True
Cicero is an advocate of the moral life, asserting that people must practice _________ in order to avoid placing themselves in situations where they violate their own moral principles.
diligence
