Untitled - Academic Enhancement - Old Dominion University

How Do I Know Which Rules Apply?• Read the syllabus, review the course website, and follow assignmentinstructions.• If you’re not sure, ask the instructor. Or call the Offi ce of StudentConduct & Academic Integrity for assistance with understandingthe rules.• When in doubt, remember the Honor Code requires students towork alone unless they have permission.• Students may consult tutors about pending work, as long as thetutor only identifi es errors or demonstrates sample problems thatare not part of the assignment. The tutor may not fi x mistakes,rewrite papers, or do homework for the student.• Students may study together for tests and discuss concepts, readingsand notes to help them learn the material, provided thefaculty member hasn’t prohibited such activities.Conclusion:For more information about the University’s policy on academicdishonesty, consult the Student Disciplinary Policies and Procedures,available online at http://studentaffairs.odu.edu/oscai.Honor Pledge:I pledge to support the Honor System of Old Dominion University.I will refrain from any form of academic dishonesty or deception,such as cheating or plagiarism. I am aware that as a memberof the academic community it is my responsibility to turn in allsuspected violations of the Honor Code. I will report to a hearingif summoned.Undergraduate Research ProgramHave you considered involvement in faculty-mentored, undergraduateresearch? Doing research prepares you to be competitive fortop graduate programs and research related careers. It also helpsyou acquire valuable, hands-on training of the research techniquesand methods in your fi eld of study, and hone your writing,reasoning, and informed decision-making skills. The UndergraduateResearch Program is an initiative of the Offi ce of AcademicAffairs and the Honors College designed to promote, supportand fund the involvement of undergraduate students in ODU’sactive research community. These programs are open to all ODUstudents in good academic standing.Types of Programs Include:• Grants to support student research projects• Travel funds for student travel to present work at national professionalconferences• An annual research symposium where students present theirwork to the campus research community• An online undergraduate research journal• For more information, visit http://www.odu.edu/ao/honors/urp/.Honor Code:We, the students of Old Dominion University, aspire to be honestand forthright in our academic endeavors. Therefore, we willpractice honesty and integrity and be guided by the tenets ofthe Monarch Creed. We will meet the challenges to be beyondreproach in our actions and our words. We will conduct ourselvesin a manner that commands the dignity and respect that we alsogive to others.48 Your First Semester