Tips to Avoid Being Accused of Academic Misconduct

Students are responsible for taking steps to avoid committing, or appearing to commit, academic misconduct. Some foundational approaches students should consider include:

• Communicate with instructors early and often about expectations for the course
• Clearly understand writing expectations and expectations about working in groups
• Don't wait until the last minute to start or complete an assignment
• Assign portions of group assignments to specific group members and ensure that each group member keeps a copy of their contribution
• Visit the definitions page for other examples of behavior that may be academic misconduct