Plagiarism
The representation of another’s ideas, statements, or data, as your own. This includes copying, paraphrasing, or summarizing another person’s work without the proper acknowledgement (footnoting, in-text credit, citations, etc.).
LLTC has a zero-tolerance policy on academic dishonesty. In situations where dishonesty is suspected, the concerned faculty member will meet with the student, state the charge and potential corrective action, and refer him or her to the academic appeals section of the college catalog. Copies of this notice will be sent to the appropriate Department Chair and Dean of Academics. Cheating, plagiarizing, or committing other forms of academic fraud can result in an “F” for the course, academic suspension, and/or further consequences as appropriate.
Academic Integrity
Honesty in academic matters is expected of all students. Actions that are contrary to the spirit of academic integrity will not be tolerated. Any attempt to misrepresent someone else’s work as your own, to receive credit for assignments you did not do, obtain an unfair advantage over other students in the completion of work, or aid another student to do the above will be considered a breach of academic integrity. Acts of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to:
- Obtaining, disseminating, or using unauthorized materials for the completion, by you or another student, of an examination paper or assignment.
- Unauthorized collaboration with another student in completing an assignment.
- Allowing your work to be submitted for credit by someone else.
- Copying from another student’s paper or an assignment.
- Computer theft, such as unauthorized duplication of software and/or unauthorized access to accounts other than your own. This includes the use of college resources for financial gain.
