CICS Academic Honesty
Opportunities for Communicaiton
Communication is critical if you are confused about an assignment or your instructor's expectations. It is also critical if you are uncomfortable with something that is happening regarding your academic work. Your instructors can guide you and answer questions that you may have.
There are many opportunities to communicate with your instructor about the work that you are expected to do.
UMass Resources for Students
The following resources describe the University's standards for academic work and procedures for academic misconduct.
- UMass Amherst Academic Honesty PolicyComplete policy including procedures for dealing with charges of academic dishonesty. Includes university definitions and examples of behavior that constitutes academic dishonesty.
- UMass Amherst Academic Honesty Guide for StudentsProvides good practices for academic work and resources for assistance if a student is accused of academic dishonesty.
- UMass Amherst Academic Honesty Flowchart for FacultyThis document outlines faculty and student roles and responsibilities when there is suspicion of academic misconduct.
- UMass Amherst Code of Student ConductSection 4.1.1 places academic dishonesty at the top of behaviors that violate integrity, personal identification, and representation.
Offices that Can Help
The following offices can provide help and advice for academic conduct matters and writing assistance.
- UMass Amherst Ombuds OfficeConfidential assistance and advice for a range of concerns or conflicts.
- UMass Amherst Academic Honesty OfficeThe office that handles all charges of misconduct on campus. Can provide resources for assistance.
- CICS Writing CenterOne-to-one consultations for all academic writing for CICS undergraduate and graduate students.
Plagiarism Flow Chart
