What is the LSSU Writing Studies Committee Policy on Academic Honesty?
In recent years, Academic Honesty has become a major issue at American universities–largely as a result of the growth of the Internet. In response to growing concern among the full- and part-time faculty in the Writing Program, the LSSU Writing Studies Committee developed a detailed statement on Academic Honesty in the Spring of 2002–a policy that was approved by the Dean’s Council later that semester. The policy is enforced in all writing courses, and in any other course when the instructor so chooses. In my courses, the policy is always enforced–even when the course is not a writing course. Your instructor will provide you with a copy of the policy on the first day of classes. Alternately, a copy of the policy can be found in the Course Materials Archive. If, after reading this FAQ, you still have questions, dont hesitate to schedule an appointment to discuss them with me. [This FAQ on Plagiarism was adapted from Lunsford and Connors, The St. Martin’s Handbook (3d ed. NY: St. Mart
