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Plagiarism: What it is and how to avoid it.

What are the consequences of plagiarism at SUNY Broome?

If a student is found guilty of academic dishonesty, faculty members have the right to either:

  1. Fail the student for the assignment/test.
  2. Fail the student for the course.
  3. File a letter of complaint describing the infraction

Repeated infractions may result in suspension or even expulsion. 

https://www2.sunybroome.edu/pp/wp-content/uploads/sites/47/2020/11/AA4001.1-Academic-Honesty-Procedure.pdf

Academic Honesty Policy of SUNY Broome

Academic Honesty

Policy

It is the policy of SUNY Broome Community College to educate students about academic honesty standards, encourage adherence to the standards, and enforce the practice of acting with the highest standards of honesty and personal integrity in all aspects of their academic careers.

Student Responsibilities

Students share the responsibility for maintaining academic honesty.  Students are expected to:

  1. Refrain from acts of academic dishonesty
  2. Refuse to aid or abet any form of academic dishonesty
  3. Notify instructors and/or appropriate administrators about observed incidents of academic dishonesty
  4. Encourage other students to adhere to the standards of academic honesty