Academic Integrity Statement

As a student at OU, you alone take responsibility for the work you submit in this course. Cheating is strictly forbidden. It devalues the degree you are working hard to get. As a member of the OU community, it is your responsibility to protect your educational investment by knowing and following the rules. Sanctions for academic misconduct can include expulsion from the University and an F in this course, so don't cheat. It is simply not worth it.

Watch This Video

Watch this two-minute video to learn more about the role you play in protecting OU's academic integrity.

Do you know what constitutes plagiarism? Does paraphrasing count as plagiarism? Watch this quick video to check your understanding of what constitutes academic misconduct.

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