Franklin University’s policy on academic dishonesty

As is the practice in most universities, Franklin University also has stringent policies regarding academic dishonesty. The University believes that the very purpose of education is to enhance the intellectual abilities and knowledge levels of students. An integral approach is to ensure that students present their viewpoints that are well supported with acknowledgment of others’ works. A violation of this practice implies academic dishonesty. Franklin University considers that plagiarism, cheating, facilitating academic dishonesty, and fabrication in works submitted by students is major misconduct and they must be given punishment in keeping with the extent of the violation. As and when the offense is found to have been committed, the professors and course managers ascertain the extent of penalty to be imposed. For the first offense, the score can be reverted to a zero on the specific assignment in which plagiarism is found or the student is failed. Violation of the university’s academic policies will also imply that the student loses all rights to be considered for academic awards. Further offense in this regard will result in a total failure grade being given and the student’s records will be so prepared that they depict a clear dismissal from the university owing to academic dishonesty (American Psychological Association, 2001).

Reference List

American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.