UMUC Code of Ethics
UMUC has its own code of academic ethics. The code prohibits the presentation of another person’s idea or product as one’s own (plagiarism), as well as the practices of obtaining or giving aid on an examination, having unauthorized prior knowledge of an examination, or doing work for another student, among other general integrity issues. You can learn more about the UMUC policy on academic dishonesty and plagiarism by visiting the three websites listed below.
Policy 150.25 - Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism This policy describes academic integrity and the procedures for handling academic dishonesty and plagiarism at UMUC.
UMUC: Avoiding Plagiarism Tutorial Interactive tutorial that contains information about introducing, citing, and referencing source material. Also provides guidelines for using quotations, and for summarizing and paraphrasing content.
UMUC: Academic Integrity and Documentation The Effective Writing Center’s guide to academic integrity standards at UMUC.