Academic Integrity Syllabus and Test Statements

Example 1:
You are expected to practice the highest possible standards of academic integrity. Any deviation from this expectation will result in a minimum of your failing the assignment, and may result in additional, more severe disciplinary measures. This includes improper citation of sources, using another student’s work, and any other form of academic misrepresentation.

The first tenet of the Carolinian Creed is, “I will practice personal and academic integrity.”

Remember that the first tenet of the Carolinian Creed is, “I will practice personal and academic integrity.”

Example 3:

The University of South Carolina has clearly articulated its policies governing academic integrity and students are encouraged to carefully review the policy on the Honor Code in the Carolina Community. The area of greatest potential risk for inadvertent academic dishonesty is plagiarism. Students should also read closely the discussion of avoiding plagiarism that is included in your reference manual.

Test Statements:

Example 1:
As a Carolinian, I certify that I neither received nor gave any outside assistance in the completion of this exam. I understand that, should it be determined that I used any unauthorized assistance or otherwise violate the University's Honor Code that I will receive a failing grade for this course and be referred to the academic Dean and the Office of Academic Integrity for additional disciplinary action. See http://www.sa.sc.edu/carolinacommunity/index.htm for more information.
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Example 2:
I understand that it is the responsibility of every member of the Carolina community to uphold and maintain the University of South Carolina's Honor Code.

As a Carolinian, I certify that I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this exam.

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Integrity is what we do, what we say, and what we say we do. –Don Galer