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similar words.
CODE 5. Using any Artificial Intelligence (AI) software to support 6. Misrepresenting immigration status.
7. Using fake ID cards.
in writing without providing a clear declaration in the
OF CONDUCT student’s paper. E. Collusion
Collusion occurs when students work together on a piece
for assessed work when “working together” is not allowed.
Turnitin (anti-plagiarism software) Collusion can occur when students copy from each other.
Evidence of collusion on students’ papers occurs when
The faculty at Abu Dhabi University use a variety of two or more papers have similar or identical wording. An
techniques to authenticate student work. All written individual student’s understanding cannot be assessed if
Academic Integrity giving remote access to someone else in computer- work is authenticated using Turnitin detection software. “ownership” of the assignment cannot be determined.
based exams.
Turnitin is designed to detect various types of plagiarism
in submitted documents, including text wherein individual
The Academic Integrity Policy (AIP) establishes the 10. Bringing forbidden materials such as calculators, words have been replaced by synonyms, or similar words.
framework for the expected conduct of students to computers, books, or notes into the exam unless Any submitted written work that is suspected of plagiarism A student who “lends” his/her paper to other students is
maintain the highest standards of ethics. The information expressly allowed by the instructor. will be referred to the Office of Academic Integrity for just as guilty as those who have copied from it, and unless
on the following pages will help students and faculty to 11. Communicating with other students regarding an further investigation. Students violating the University’s it can be proven with absolute certainty, who wrote the
understand the various forms of Academic Integrity (AI) examination during the exam. Academic Integrity Policy are subject to penalties that original paper, the “lender” will also be faced with academic
violations and the consequences resulting from such include dismissal from the University. penalties.
violations. 12. 12. Possessing or failing to switch off a mobile F. Free Riding
phone, electronic devices with Bluetooth connectivity C. Fabrication of Data
I. Academic Integrity (AI) Violations such as smart watches/rings/health monitoring device Fabrication of data is the falsification or invention of When assigned to work in collaborative groups, all students
and any other type of electronic communication any information or citation in an academic exercise. should participate in the activity or project. Students who
There are various ways in which academic honesty can be device during an examination. Fabricated information or data may not be used in any could not demonstrate their contribution to the group
violated which are discussed below. B. Plagiarism laboratory experiment or research project. work/activity will be considered as cheaters.
A. Cheating Examples of fabrication of data include but are not limited
Plagiarism means representing another person’s work as to:
Cheating is an act that diminishes the learning process the student’s own without acknowledgments. Plagiarism is II. Penalty for Violations of Academic
and is intended to gain grades and academic advantages a form of cheating. It means that students have submitted 1. Deliberately misreporting results of an experiment or
without actually doing the intellectual work that merits the work for grading that they have not written themselves. field research. Integrity (AI)
grades or degree. Hence, there is no way to know if students have learned All instances of violations of the AIP are subject to sanctions,
the material or merely copied it. 2. Inventing data and resources for written, oral, or other
Examples of cheating include but are not limited to: presentations. including dismissal for cheating, other academically related
egregious acts of deceptions and/or reckless disregard
1. Copying another person’s test answers during an While students may cite direct quotes and pieces of texts, 3. Inventing case studies and relevant facts in reports, for the principle of AI. Under special circumstances and/
exam. these should be used to support ideas. Even if all the papers, or presentations. or based on lesser degree of severity of the AIP violations,
sources have been properly cited, extensive copying is
2. Exchanging information regarding an exam during the unacceptable, as understanding can only be demonstrated D. Presenting False Credentials lower sanctions may be imposed.
exam. by students using their own thoughts and words. Students found in violation of the AIP for the second time
Presenting false or misleading credentials on applications, will be subject to more heightened sanctions. Students
3. Copying answers from notes such as those written All borrowed materials – direct or indirect (paraphrased) – CV’s, and any other documents presented as part of the found in violation of the AIP for the third time will be subject
on the body, clothing, pieces of paper, or electronic require acknowledgments of the sources student’s life constitutes academic dishonesty.
devices such as earpieces, mobile phones and/or to dismissal from Abu Dhabi University.
calculators. Examples of materials borrow that require referencing are Examples of false credentials include but are not limited Imposition of any sanction for violation of the AIP is subject
4. Obtaining a copy of or information about an texts, graphs, photos/images, etc. from external sources to: to due-process being carried out, availability of sufficient
evidence being examined, the adjudication process being
such as internet, journals, books, and alike.
examination ahead of time. 1. Claiming degrees that were not earned. completed, and the process of appeal being exhausted.
5. Looking up answers in a book when the exam is Examples of plagiarism include but are not limited to: 2. Failing to report colleges and universities attended. Students dismissed from Abu Dhabi University for violations
specifically a closed book exam. 1. Borrowing all or part of another student’s paper or 3. Presenting falsified transcripts. of the AIP will receive a failing grade (F) in the course in
6. Buying projects and term papers. using someone else’s outline. 4. Presenting falsified information or documents, which the violation has occurred. Students dismissed
7. Copying from someone else’s paper, project or 2. Using the same paper for multiple classes. including but not limited to, altered or fabricated from Abu Dhabi University for violations of the AIP are not
eligible for receiving any refunds of tuitions and fees.
assignment. 3. Submitting the same paper in two different courses medical certificates, and other misleading
8. Using notes or books during exams unless expressly and submitting it as the student’s own work. submissions.
allowed by the instructor. 4. Copying sections of text from a source and replacing 5. Claiming false employment.
9. Hiring a surrogate test taker in paper-based exams or several individual words or phrases with synonyms, or

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