Students and Academic Integrity

WHAT IS CHEATING AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?


Samford Student Handbook

Samford University's definition of cheating, and information on the consequences of doing so.

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"Fairplay"

A publication by McGill University that explores academically dishonest scenarios in an engaging way.

"Now You Know...Academic Integrity Issues You May Not Have Discussed in Class"

Another resource from McGill University that examines behaviors many students wouldn't necessarily see as academically dishonest.

"Academic Integrity: A Letter to My Students"

Professor Bill Taylor addresses students specifically, setting standards for both his students and himself.

"Students' True Stories"

Students at the University of Windsor discuss why they cheated and what the effects have been.

"Academic Integrity: Common Misconceptions"

A resource from Ryerson University that discusses common misconceptions about cheating.

HOW CAN I KEEP FROM CHEATING?


Samford's Communication Resource Center

The Samford Communication Resource Center provides personal assistance to students who need help with citation, as well as other services designed to help students excel honestly in the classroom.

University of Texas Libraries: Plagiarism Module

An interactive resource provided by the University of Texas that helps students understand plagiarism.

"Academic Integrity: Episodes"

A series of animated videos designed to help students recognize academic dishonesty and avoid it.

Contacts

John C. Knapp, Ph.D.

Director

205.726.4362

jknapp@samford.edu

Brooks 227


J. Mark Bateman, Ed.D.

Director of Special Projects

205.726.4432

jmbatema@samford.edu

OBB 221


Azalea M. Hulbert

Program Manager

205.726.4634

amwhitco@samford.edu

Brooks 227

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 The Frances Marlin Mann Center for Ethics and Leadership emphasizes the indispensable connection between ethics and good leadership in business, government, social services and the classic professions. Much of the center’s work is at this vital nexus of ethics and leadership. 

Frances Marlin Mann Center for Ethics and Leadership
800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL 35229
205-726-4362 or Dr. John Knapp, Director