University of Memphis Code of Student Conduct - Academic Dishonesty

WHAT IS ACADEMIC DISHONESTY?

The University of Memphis Code of Student Conduct defines academic misconduct as all acts of cheating, plagiarism, forgery and falsification. 

The term "cheating" includes, but is not limited to:

• using any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes or tests
• using sources beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments
• acquiring tests or other academic material before such material is revealed or distributed by the instructor
• misrepresenting papers, reports, assignments or other materials as the product of a student's sole independent effort
• failing to abide by the instructions of the proctor concerning test-taking procedures
• influencing, or attempting to influence, any University employee in order to affect a student's grade or evaluation
• any forgery, alteration, unauthorized possession, or misuse of University documents

The term "plagiarism" includes, but is not limited to, the use, by paraphrase or direct quotation, of the published or unpublished work of another person without full or clear acknowledgment. It also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials.

Academic dishonesty also includes:

furnishing false information to any University official, faculty member or office.

forgery, alteration, or misuse of any University document, record, or instrument of identification.