Academic Standards Flashcards

Under TMU's Academic Integrity Policy, which behavior constitutes 'misrepresentation'?

Answer: Falsifying lab data or research results

Falsifying data or research results is a form of misrepresentation under TMU's Academic Integrity Policy.

What is the purpose of TMU's Senate Policy on Grading?

Answer: To ensure consistent grading standards across the university

The Senate Policy on Grading ensures that grading practices remain consistent and fair across all TMU courses.

A TMU student who disagrees with a final grade should first:

Answer: Request a formal grade review from the instructor or department

TMU's grade appeal process begins with a formal review request at the instructor or departmental level before escalating.

Which of the following best describes 'unauthorized collaboration' at TMU?

Answer: Receiving unsanctioned outside help on an individually assessed assignment

Unauthorized collaboration means receiving help on individual work beyond what the professor has explicitly permitted.

TMU's policy on accommodation for students with disabilities is governed by:

Answer: The Ontario Human Rights Code and TMU's Academic Accommodation Policy

Accommodation for students with disabilities at TMU is guided by the Ontario Human Rights Code and TMU's own Academic Accommodation Policy.

What action can a TMU professor take as an immediate academic response to a suspected integrity violation?

Answer: Assign a grade of zero for the specific work in question and report the incident

An instructor may assign a zero for the work and must report the suspected violation through the formal process.

Under TMU standards, a student who submits the same work for two different courses without permission is committing:

Answer: Unauthorized reuse or self-plagiarism

Submitting the same work for multiple courses without instructor approval is considered self-plagiarism or unauthorized reuse at TMU.