Academic Honesty Policy

As staff members of the Cobb County School District, we have a responsibility to conduct ourselves with the highest standards of honesty and integrity. Academic honesty is one of the most important characteristics of any class. Through Professional Learning, staff members are given the opportunity to achieve academically through an online environment; therefore, it is very important that mutual trust exists. Accordingly, honesty in all academic matters is expected from all staff members. Any attempt to cheat, plagiarize, falsify information, or receive credit for work you did not do will be considered dishonest behavior and will be dealt with accordingly by the instructor and administration.
 
The following are examples of some, but not all, acts that are considered dishonest behavior:

1. Plagiarism (representing another’s ideas, words, expressions, or data in writing or presentation without properly acknowledging the source).
2. Cheating (intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized material, assistance, or study aids in any academic work).
3. Performing work or taking an examination for another student.
4. Falsification and/or misrepresentation of data (submitting made up data or sources).
5. Computer crimes (damaging computer programs, hacking, constructing viruses, introducing viruses into a system, copying programs, etc.)

6. Submitting work through the use of another person's password/login is considered dishonest behavior. Participant’s logins/passwords are confidential information that should not be shared with others. Any assignments, work, or projects posted while using another participant's login will be considered plagiarism.