How much evidence is needed to accuse a student of academic dishonesty?
The standard of evidence at Michigan State University is “the preponderance of evidence” (that which is more convincing, more credible, and of greater weight). If a student formally appeals a penalty grade through an academic grievance hearing, the faculty member must be prepared to make his or her case on the basis of the preponderance of evidence. The burden of proof is on the faculty member. Suspicions of cheating are not enough evidence. For example, moving a student during a test based on a suspicion of cheating is an implicit accusation of cheating. This action, however, places the student in a position of being unable to appeal an implicit charge, since no actual charge has been made; that is, no penalty grade has been issued. How do I report an act of academic misconduct? If your discussion with the student confirms your position that the student has cheated, you can assign the student a penalty grade, which is defined as a grade based on a charge of academic misconduct. A pena
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