Furthermore, the values of humane education are perverted when the instructor is forced to give extraordinary attention to the integrity of the grade and can no longer assume the integrity of the student. To sum up, plagiarism is a sin, a violation of the Eighth Commandment. It is inimical to the values and ideals of a Christian educational institution. The English Department assumes the honor and integrity of its students. An instructor who finds proof of plagiarism will first of all discuss with the student the nature of the case, including its moral implications and its academic ramifications.
Plagiarism normally results in a failing grade for the plagiarized work.
The instructor also has the right to fail the student in the course. The department may report flagrant violations to the administration with the recommendation for expulsion. Students have the right to appeal their cases before a departmental committee, and then, if they wish, before the academic dean. For More Information Go to Citation Guidelines Links for tips on avoiding plagiarism. Contact Karen Saupe .