We consider our students persons of honor, and attempt to treat them accordingly. Such a betrayal would be brought to the attention of the Dean of the College.
Laboratory reports, drawings, term papers and Honors theses are more complex.
Handing in someone else's data, statistical analyses, paper or drawing as one's own work is patently dishonest. In preparing reports and papers you are allowed, and encouraged, to discuss with other students results and interpretations unless specifically instructed otherwise. The use of someone else's data, statistical analyses, materials, results, the paraphrasing or quoting of material from other papers, books, journals etc. may be allowed, providing clear acknowledgement of each source is given. Failure to make such identification is dishonest and would be so treated by us. If you have any question about what constitutes academic dishonesty in any specific situation be certain to discuss it with your instructor.