Academic Integrity Questions

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According to ASU's website, the definition of academic integrity is defined as "a character-driven commitment to honesty, doing what is right, and guiding others to do what is right."

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True

Answer explanation

The statement accurately reflects ASU's definition of academic integrity, emphasizing honesty and guiding others, thus making the answer True.

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How could Student A have committed an AI violation by plagiarizing their essay?

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Copy from a book without citing the source.

Answer explanation

Copying from a book without citing the source is a clear example of plagiarism, as it presents someone else's work as your own. In contrast, paraphrasing or quoting with proper citations is acceptable academic practice.

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Most of the time, students accidentally violate academic integrity policies because they are new to the academic culture.

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True

Answer explanation

True. Many students are unfamiliar with academic integrity policies when they first enter an academic environment, leading to unintentional violations.

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Which of the following would NOT be an example of academic deceit?

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Consulting with an online citation resource, such as Purdue Online Writing Lab, to help you correctly cite your sources for your research paper.

Answer explanation

Consulting an online citation resource is a legitimate way to ensure proper citation, while the other options involve dishonest practices like cheating or plagiarism.

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Is it acceptable to use a dictionary for unknown words in World Languages projects?

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True

Answer explanation

The statement is true because using a dictionary like leo.org to look up unfamiliar words is a common practice that aids in understanding and completing language projects effectively.

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Getting an "XE" grade which is usually permanent on the student's official transcript with the notation "failure due to academic dishonesty."

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True

Answer explanation

Getting an 'XE' grade indicates a failure due to academic dishonesty, which is typically marked permanently on the transcript. Therefore, the statement is true.

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Where can you find a copy of the Student Academic Integrity Policy at ASUPD?

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On ASUPD's website

Answer explanation

You can find a copy of the Student Academic Integrity Policy on ASUPD's website, which is the official source for such documents, making it the correct choice over course modules.

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Charlie is rushing to complete a paper. Frustrated, he decides to pull out a paper completed last year, make a few changes and turn it in. The teacher has not given students permission to use previous work. Would this be an example of academic integrity or academic dishonesty?

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Academic dishonesty

Answer explanation

Charlie is reusing previous work without permission, which violates academic standards. This act of submitting altered past work is considered academic dishonesty, as it misrepresents his current efforts.

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What will most likely happen to Li as a result of their academic dishonesty?

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Li gets an F on their paper

Answer explanation

Li's previous violations of academic dishonesty make it likely that they will receive an F on their paper, as the consequences for repeated offenses are typically severe, including failing grades.

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Explain what Academic Integrity is about and the consequences of academic dishonesty.

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True

Answer explanation

Academic Integrity involves maintaining honesty in academic work. Understanding it and the consequences of dishonesty, such as failing grades or expulsion, confirms that the statement is true.