The following:
Academic Integrity Module and QUIZ
Has been made available by:

Dr. Athena S. Du Pre
Professor
Communication Arts
The University of West Florida
And
Dr. Ronald W. Belter
Associate Professor
Department of Psychology
The University of West Florida

This quiz for the module on academic integrity has been modified from the original. You are encouraged to make further modifications (using discipline specific passages, quotes, and researchers) to make the content more relevant to your specific discipline.

This quiz will test your understanding of the minimum essential elements of Academic Integrity while you are attending the University of West Florida. I will not accept any of your writing assignments or quizzes until you have achieved a score of 100% on this quiz. You will be allowed to take this quiz as many times as necessary to achieve a score of 100%. Additionally, should you need to retake the quiz to achieve the minimum passing score of 100%, you are encouraged to refer back to the module content.

The point is that you understand the material. Should the issue of academic integrity raise its ugly head, you will not be able to say, “I didn't know.”

So,

• Read the module on Plagiarism, Cheating, and the Penalties for Academic Misconduct.
• Take the quiz.
  • Score 100% on the quiz.
  • You may take the quiz as many times as necessary to achieve the required 100% score.
  • Refer to the module content as often as required.

If you have any questions, please contact your instructor at your earliest convenience.

To answer questions 1-3, refer to the following passage, which is quoted directly from "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People", by Stephen Covey (1989), p. 293.

• "So the next morning, Gordon went to the beach. As he opened the first prescription, he read, "Listen carefully." He thought the doctor was insane. How could he listen for three hours? But he had agreed to follow the doctor's orders, so he listened. He heard the usual sounds of the sea and the birds. After a while, he could hear the other sounds that weren't so apparent at first. As he listened he began to think of lessons the sea had taught him as a child—patience, respect, an awareness of the interdependence of things. He began to listen to the sounds—and the silence—and to feel a growing peace."

Question #1:

Is it plagiarism if the following sentence appears in your paper?

• He heard the usual sounds of the sea and the birds. After a while, he could hear the other sounds that weren't so apparent at first (Covey, 1989, p. 293).

1. Yes, this is plagiarism. The author's words are not in quotation marks.
2. No, this is not plagiarism.  The author's words are properly cited.

Correct answer: "A"

Question #2:

Is it plagiarism if the following sentence appears in your paper?

• He heard the typical noises of the sea and the bird life. In a while, he heard other sounds that weren't so obvious at first (Covey, 1989, p. 293).

1. Yes, this is plagiarism.  Only a few words have been changed.
2. No, this is not plagiarism.  Enough words were changed to make it my own work.

Correct answer: A

Question #3:

Is it plagiarism if the following sentence appears in your paper?

• "As he listened he began to think of lessons the sea had taught him as a child—patience, respect, an awareness of the interdependence of things" (Covey, 1989, p. 293).

1. Yes, this is plagiarism.  It's not OK to use a direct quote and cite it properly.
2. No, this is not plagiarism.  Quotation marks are used and it is cited properly.

Correct answer: B

Question #4:

In a paper assignment, should you use a lot of direct quotes, rather than express your ideas in your own words?

1. Yes. The less writing I have to do myself; the easier it is to write a paper.
2. No. The purpose of the paper is for me to express my ideas in my own words.

Correct answer: B

Question #5:

Is it cheating if you get someone to take a test or do an assignment for you?

1. No. It really doesn't matter who takes the test or who does the assignment.
2. Yes. It is a misrepresentation to do this.

Correct answer: B

Question #6:

Is it proper to allow someone to continue cheating if you find out about it?

1. No. If I allow it to continue, I am basically helping the person to cheat.
2. Yes. It's not my business, and I don't want to get anybody in trouble.

Correct answer: A

Question #7:

Is it cheating to refer to your notes, book, or other materials while taking a test?

1. Yes. Use of any materials not authorized by the instructor is wrong.
2. No.  I think all tests are supposed to be open-book and open-notes.

Correct answer: A

Question #8:

Is it cheating to use a cell phone, calculator, or other electronic device during a test?

1. No.  I think these items are OK, as long as nobody sees me using them.
2. Yes. Use of any such devices not authorized by the instructor is wrong.

Correct answer: B

Question #9:

What is the penalty for plagiarism, cheating, or any other form of academic misconduct?

1. A failing grade for the test or assignment and possible failing grade for the course and even suspension/expulsion from the university.
2. Not much; maybe just a few points off for the assignment or test.

Correct answer: A

Question #10:

Why are such acts of academic misconduct considered to be serious offenses?

1. It really isn't serious.  Everybody does it to get ahead.  It's no big deal.
2. It is basically stealing somebody else's intellectual property.

Correct answer: B

Question #11:

• By completing this module on academic integrity, I certify that I have read and understand the issues related to academic integrity. I agree to abide by the policies and regulations of the university (as stated in the Student Handbook) related to academic integrity.
• I also agree to abide by the requirements set forth for this course and to accept any penalty imposed as a result of my academic misconduct.

With this understanding, the right thing for me to do in this class is:

1. I pledge to take special care to preserve my academic integrity and not to jeopardize it by engaging in any form of academic misconduct.
2. I refuse to abide by the principles of academic integrity, and will withdraw from this course.

Correct answer: A

If you have any questions about online assessment, please feel free to contact John Crane (jcrane@uwf.edu, 473-7239).

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