Academic Integrity on the Internet

Explain why this statement is incorrect: "If I find something on the Internet, that means it is for public use, and I can do anything I want with it."

Student answers will vary, but should include elements of the following: A personal ideais an idea or concept that is unique to the individual who created it. Reference credit must be given when the idea is used by any person who did not create the concept

Create your own definition of academic integrity as it relates to online learning.

Student answers will vary, but should include elements of the following: Academic integrity is the idea that all academic activities should be completed with the highest levels of honesty and truthfulness. Including: Obtaining information Giving information Cheating

What should you do to avoid cheating in online classes, even if your behavior was unintentional?

Student's answers will vary, but should include elements of "not doing" the following: Cheating is an act of lying, deception, fraud, or trickery. Copying a paper or test Finding and using answer keys Texting, Instant Messaging or emailing test or assignment information Asking a friend about questions on a test Not giving credit to a source (plagiarism)

Altering grade records within a computer system is called a. Forgery c. Plagiarism b. Clever d. Integrity

a

Although Jill felt that the material might be common knowledge, she still cited it because she wanted to avoid accusations of __________. a. perjury c. penury b. plagiarism d. poignancy

b

Cheating may result in a. Being unable to graduate c. Failing the assignment b. Failing the class d. All of the above

d

Academic integrity applies to how information is given, not where it came from.

false

Academic integrity only relates to cheating.

false

You do not need to use a citation if the information was found on a public Web site.

false

A piece of information that is considered common knowledge does not need a citation.

true