Research Guides: Avoiding Plagiarism: Academic Integrity in Research

Academic Integrity in the U.S.

Students and researchers who conduct research in the U.S. are expected to accurately report data and cite the work of others.

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All Stevens students, whether undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral, must follow the appropriate honor code to remain in good academic standing. "Academic impropriety" is defined as cheating on homework or tests and plagiarizing the work of others.

Stevens Honor System
The Stevens Honor System has held undergraduates to a high standard for many years. Students must follow the Honor System and write the pledge on their submitted work: "I pledge my honor that I have abided by the Stevens Honor System."
Graduate Student Code of Academic Integrity (Stevens)
The Stevens policy on academic integrity for graduate students, including definitions and the violation process. (Requires login to myStevens.)
Policy on Research Misconduct (Stevens)
The research misconduct policy for Stevens faculty, academic staff, students, postdoctoral scholars, visiting scholars and others conducting research at the institution. The most current policy can be found on the University Policy Library.

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Avoiding Plagiarism

Academic Integrity in the U.S.

Students and researchers who conduct research in the U.S. are expected to accurately report data and cite the work of others.

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