Academic Integrity

Policy

Intellectual and academic honesty are at the heart of the academic life of any university. It is the responsibility of all members of our academic community to abide by Duke's strict expectations regarding proper citation of sources. It is also critically important to resist strenuously the temptation to cheat. Acts of academic dishonesty, including plagiarism and cheating, are considered very serious offenses. Students found guilty of plagiarism, cheating, or other forms of academic dishonesty are generally suspended. The academic and nonacademic offenses recognized at Duke and the range of sanctions imposed for them are explained in the Duke Community Standard in Practice, distributed to each incoming student. Please read the handbook carefully and make sure you understand its content.

Information about Plagiarism and Proper Citation Practices

The Academic Integrity Council Web site includes the Duke Community Standard and definitions of plagiarism, cheating, and academic dishonesty.  The Duke library system also offers an excellent discussion of plagiarism and proper citation practices.