Breaches of Academic Integrity

Maybe. Many faculty feel strongly that a student's work should be strictly his/her own and outside assistance interferes with demonstration of your knowledge. Outside help with spelling and typos might be considered a minor infraction compared to revisions that are not based on your own work. You are responsible for having a discussion with your mentor to establish ground rules for revising assignments.

Yes. By including these books in your bibliography, you are implying that you have read them and are familiar with their content. You are being dishonest about the extent of your research efforts.

Maybe. Personal relationships, whether past or present, may interfere with professional or educational obligations. It's a good idea to contact your instructor via e-mail to discuss whether you should remain in the class. You both may want to discuss this with your mentor who will be familiar with the college's policy in this area.

Most likely. You have a responsibility to your employer to protect the confidentiality of company information. Publicizing marketing plans or customer information may be a violation of this trust. It is good practice to check with your employer before discussing information specific to your place of work, whether it is a corporation, private business or government agency.

Yes. To give credit to a team member who has made little or no contribution is a misrepresentation of that student's effort. A candid conversation with the student as well as sharing this information with your mentor might have resolved the problem.