Guidelines for ethical collaboration, proper attribution, and responsible use of AI tools in your academic work.
Comprehensive guidelines for maintaining academic integrity while fostering collaborative learning
You must work independently on each problem before discussing it with others.
This ensures you develop your own understanding and problem-solving skills before seeking help or collaboration.
You must write all solutions entirely on your own, even after collaboration.
While discussion is encouraged, the final written work must be your original composition and demonstrate your understanding.
You must acknowledge all outside sources and collaborators in your submissions.
Include names of collaborators, resources used, and any assistance received. Transparency builds trust and academic honesty.
Progressive disciplinary actions for academic integrity violations
Warning and Re-submission
Educational discussion with instructor and opportunity to resubmit with proper attribution.
Assignment Zero Grade
Failing grade on the assignment and mandatory academic integrity workshop.
Course Failure
Failure of the entire course and formal academic misconduct proceedings.
When in doubt, ask! Our instructors and academic advisors are here to help you navigate ethical challenges and maintain the highest standards of academic integrity.
Remember: Academic integrity is not just about avoiding plagiarism—it's about developing as an ethical scientist and researcher.
Foster a culture of honesty, collaboration, and intellectual growth in the BCB community.