Plagiarism or Cheating will result in a grade of "No Credit" for the effected assignment(s) and additional sanctions as permitted or required by college policy. See College Catalog and the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. Plagiarism includes: failing to cite significant sources in a research paper or presentation; submitting verbatim or in a closely paraphrased form material from a printed or electronic source, a website for example; submitting material produced by another student, or for another class. In a case of suspected plagiarism I will consult privately with the student.

A. If we resolve that plagiarism has not occurred I will offer my sincerest apologies to the student.

B. If we resolve that plagiarism has occurred: 1) The student will receive no credit for the assignment, 2) I will report the incident to the office of Vice-President for Students, 3) The office of VP for Students may place the student on academic probation, or suspend the student from the college.

C. If the issue cannot be resolved between the student and myself, I will submit a report to the office of Vice President for students and they may conduct a hearing in order to resolve the issue.

(Sample syllabus statement on plagiarism used by Glen Avantaggio).