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Timeliness for Class
Students are expected to arrive before class begins or by the scheduled time indicated in the course syllabus.

Preparation for Class
All readings and homework assignments should be completed before class. Assignments must be submitted on time. Preparation is essential for active and meaningful participation in class discussions and activities.

Quality of Work and Plagiarism
All written work should reflect academic and professional standards. Submissions must be clearly written, well-organized, properly cited, and free of grammatical errors. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited and subject to disciplinary action.

Participation in Group Work
Group assignments require equitable distribution of responsibilities. Students are expected to be accountable to their peers, complete agreed-upon tasks, and demonstrate professionalism through respectful collaboration. Successful group work involves cooperation, mutual support, and the ability to lead or follow as needed to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Speaking with and to Others
All verbal communication should be professional, courteous, and respectful. Students are expected to contribute to class discussions in a manner that is open, clear, and constructive.

Written Presentations
All written submissions should be professional in tone, clear, concise, and follow the assigned formatting guidelines. Work should reflect the standards expected of graduate-level scholarship and be free of spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors.

What is Meant by Plagiarism
Plagiarism is defined as intentionally or knowingly presenting the words, ideas, or work of others as one’s own. The university recognizes three categories of plagiarism for academic adjudication:

Type I: Fraudulently Taking Credit for Someone Else’s Work
This form involves submitting work created by another person and claiming it as original.
Consequence: The student will receive an “F” for the course and will be reported to the Office of Judicial Affairs for investigation and possible disciplinary action.

Type II: The Pastiche
A pastiche occurs when a writer copies paragraphs or segments from various sources and assembles them into a single paper. While the writer may cite sources, the result is a compilation of others’ ideas rather than an original contribution.
Consequence: The student will receive no grade for the paper and an “F” for the assignment.

Type III: Improper Paraphrasing
Improper paraphrasing involves closely mimicking the sentence structure of a source while substituting individual words, or rearranging phrases without fully rephrasing the original text.
Consequence: The student will receive no grade for the paper and an “F” for the assignment.