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5. Using any Artificial Intelligence (AI) software to support Collusion can occur when students copy from each other.
in writing without providing a clear declaration in the Evidence of collusion on students’ papers occurs when
student’s paper. two or more papers have similar or identical wording. An
individual student’s understanding cannot be assessed if
Turnitin (anti-plagiarism software) “ownership” of the assignment cannot be determined.
The faculty at Abu Dhabi University use a variety of A student who “lends” his/her paper to other students is
techniques to authenticate student work. All written just as guilty as those who have copied from it, and unless
work is authenticated using Turnitin detection software. it can be proven with absolute certainty, who wrote the
Turnitin is designed to detect various types of plagiarism original paper, the “lender” will also be faced with academic
in submitted documents, including text wherein individual penalties.
words have been replaced by synonyms, or similar words.
Any submitted written work that is suspected of plagiarism F. Free Riding
will be referred to the Office of Academic Integrity for
further investigation. Students violating the University’s When assigned to work in collaborative groups, all students
Academic Integrity Policy are subject to penalties that should participate in the activity or project. Students who
include dismissal from the University. could not demonstrate their contribution to the group
work/activity will be considered as cheaters.
C. Fabrication of Data
Fabrication of data is the falsification or invention of II. Penalty for Violations of Academic
any information or citation in an academic exercise. Integrity (AI)
Fabricated information or data may not be used in any
laboratory experiment or research project. All instances of violations of the AIP are subject to sanctions,
Examples of fabrication of data include but are not limited including dismissal for cheating, other academically related
egregious acts of deceptions and/or reckless disregard
to:
for the principle of AI. Under special circumstances and/
1. Deliberately misreporting results of an experiment or or based on lesser degree of severity of the AIP violations,
field research. lower sanctions may be imposed.
2. Inventing data and resources for written, oral, or other Students found in violation of the AIP for the second time
presentations. will be subject to more heightened sanctions. Students
found in violation of the AIP for the third time will be subject
3. Inventing case studies and relevant facts in reports, to dismissal from Abu Dhabi University.
papers, or presentations.
Imposition of any sanction for violation of the AIP is subject
D. Presenting False Credentials to due-process being carried out, availability of sufficient
evidence being examined, the adjudication process being
Presenting false or misleading credentials on applications, completed, and the process of appeal being exhausted.
CV’s, and any other documents presented as part of the
student’s life constitutes academic dishonesty. Students dismissed from Abu Dhabi University for violations
of the AIP will receive a failing grade (F) in the course in
Examples of false credentials include but are not limited which the violation has occurred. Students dismissed
to:
from Abu Dhabi University for violations of the AIP are not
1. Claiming degrees that were not earned. eligible for receiving any refunds of tuitions and fees.
2. Failing to report colleges and universities attended. Excerpts of Examinations
3. Presenting falsified transcripts. Protocols and Rules - Students’
4. Presenting falsified information. Responsibilities
5. Claiming false employment.
6. Misrepresenting immigration status. I. Introduction
7. Using fake ID cards. The Office of Academic Integrity (OAI) has formulated
Examinations’ Protocols and Rules that govern students’
E. Collusion conduct during examinations. It is the responsibility of
Collusion occurs when students work together on a piece students to be familiar with these rules and comply with
for assessed work when “working together” is not allowed. them.

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