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words have been replaced by synonyms, or similar words. original paper, the “lender” will also be faced with academic
Any submitted written work that is suspected of plagiarism penalties.
will be referred to the Office of Academic Integrity for
further investigation. Students violating the University’s F. Free Riding
Academic Integrity Policy are subject to penalties that When assigned to work in collaborative groups, all students
include dismissal from the University. should participate in the activity or project. Students who
C. Fabrication of Data could not demonstrate their contribution to the group
work/activity will be considered as cheaters.
Fabrication of data is the falsification or invention of any
information or citation in an academic exercise. Fabricated II. Penalty for Violations of Academic
information or data may not be used in any laboratory Integrity (AI)
experiment or research project.
Examples of fabrication of data include but are not limited All instances of violations of the AIP are subject to sanctions,
to: including dismissal for cheating, other academically related
egregious acts of deceptions and/or reckless disregard
1. Deliberately misreporting results of an experiment or for the principle of AI. Under special circumstances and/
field research. or based on lesser degree of severity of the AIP violations,
2. Inventing data and resources for written, oral, or other lower sanctions may be imposed.
presentations.
Students found in violation of the AIP for the second time
3. Inventing case studies and relevant facts in reports, will be subject to more heightened sanctions. Students
papers, or presentations. found in violation of the AIP for the third time will be subject
to dismissal from Abu Dhabi University.
D. Presenting False Credentials
Imposition of any sanction for violation of the AIP is subject
Presenting false or misleading credentials on applications, to due-process being carried out, availability of sufficient
evidence being examined, the adjudication process being
CV’s, and any other documents presented as part of the
student’s life constitutes academic dishonesty. completed, and the process of appeal being exhausted.
Examples of false credentials include but are not limited to: Students dismissed from Abu Dhabi University for violations
of the AIP will receive a failing grade (F) in the course in
1. Claiming degrees that were not earned. which the violation has occurred. Students dismissed
2. Failing to report colleges and universities attended. from Abu Dhabi University for violations of the AIP are not
eligible for receiving any refunds of tuitions and fees.
3. Presenting falsified transcripts.
4. Presenting falsified information. Excerpts of Examinations
5. Claiming false employment. Protocols and Rules - Students’
6. Misrepresenting immigration status. Responsibilities
7. Using fake ID cards.
I. Introduction
E. Collusion The Office of Academic Integrity (OAI) has formulated
Examinations’ Protocols and Rules that govern students’
Collusion occurs when students work together on a piece conduct during examinations. It is the responsibility of
for assessed work when “working together” is not allowed. students to be familiar with these rules and comply with
Collusion can occur when students copy from each other. them.
Evidence of collusion on students’ papers occurs when
two or more papers have similar or identical wording. An II. Types of Examinations
individual student’s understanding cannot be assessed if
“ownership” of the assignment cannot be determined.
Examinations at Abu Dhabi University (ADU) can be either
A student who “lends” his/her paper to other students is “closed book” or “open book.” In “closed book” examinations,
just as guilty as those who have copied from it, and unless access to all materials related to the course is strictly
it can be proven with absolute certainty, who wrote the prohibited. In “open book” examinations, students are

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