graduate student

learn the ASU policy

The ASU policy explains student obligations and responsibilities for acting with integrity. The policy also details the process used in investigating allegations of misconduct.

know what constitutes an academic integrity violation

Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to: cheating, fabrication, tampering, plagiarism, or aiding and/or facilitating such activities. At the graduate level, it is expected that students are familiar with these issues and take personal responsibility in their work. For the ASU policy definition and obligations of academic integrity go to:

• Definition
• Student Obligations to Academic Integrity

own your work

The ethics of authorship is a critical issue for graduate students to understand. When does your name go on a shared piece of scholarship? When does your advisor or faculty colleague have the right to put their name on your work? Talk to your department chair or graduate director if you feel bullied into putting a faculty member’s name on your research paper when it is not deserved or appropriate. Don’t be a victim.

If you are concerned about raising eyebrows in your unit, ask your graduate director to host a brown bag discussion with faculty and graduate students to discuss the ethics of authorship. This will create a shared understanding of appropriate norms.

use ASU resources

• Navigate the maze of policies, procedures and issues. Check out the Provost’s Website. 
• ASU Libraries hosts a comprehensive Website on academic integrity with resources for learning and teaching.
  • articles
  • books
  • dvds and videos
  • websites