Lecture Notes: Academic Integrity Hearing

Introduction

• Overview of the meeting
• Students accused of academic misconduct:
  • Jack: Plagiarism
  • Mine: Ghostwriting
  • Samir: Purloining
  • Muhammad and Sandra: Collusion

Jack's Hearing

• Accusation: Plagiarism
• Defense:
  • Claims he is falsely accused.
  • Spent extensive time researching and rewriting.
  • Worked all night before submission.
• Response from Committee:
  • Changing a few words does not constitute original work.
  • Emphasis on submitting original work and proper referencing.

Mine's Hearing (not fully detailed)

• Mention of an alleged deal.
  • Importance of original work and ethics.

Samir's Hearing

• Accusation: Purloining (copying another's essay)
• Defense:
  • Claims he worked with Divish on the paper and did not know it was wrong.
  • Acknowledged that his submission looked similar to Divish's work.
  • Focused on collaboration but did not acknowledge the seriousness of copying.
• Committee's Response:
  • Found both Samir and the other student guilty of collusion.
  • Emphasized that both students are equally responsible regardless of who did the writing.
  • Both will face the same punishment.

Outcomes of Hearings

• Punishment for Samir and Collaborator:
  • Expulsion from the university for violation of academic regulations.
  • Highlights the seriousness of academic misconduct.
  • Emotional plea from Samir regarding the impact of expulsion on future opportunities.

Key Takeaways

• Importance of Academic Integrity:
  • Original work is essential in academic settings.
  • Collaboration should not lead to sharing submitted work.
• Consequences of Misconduct:
  • Serious repercussions, including expulsion.
  • Ethical considerations must be prioritized in academia.
• Reflection on Stress and Academic Pressure:
  • Recognition of stress but underscoring that it does not excuse unethical behavior.