The Student Code and Academic Integrity

As a student, it is your responsibility to act in accordance with The Student Code and meet expectations related to academic integrity, which are taken very seriously at the University of Connecticut. In particular, make sure you have read the section(s) that apply to you on Academic Integrity:

• Policy on Academic, Scholarly, and Professional Integrity and Misconduct (ASPIM)
• Academic Integrity in Undergraduate Education and Research

Avoiding Academic Misconduct

Familiarize yourself with and use Community Standard’s Proactive Strategies for Students to Minimize Academic Misconduct.

Avoiding Plagiarism

The UConn Library recommends the following resources for students to understand and avoid plagiarism:

• Understanding Plagiarism, a tutorial from the UConn Library
• How to Recognize Plagiarism, a tutorial from Indiana University
• Citation Styles and Management Tools Guide, an introductory guide on APA, MLA, Chicago, and other citation styles
• KnightCite, interactive citation tool for MLA, APA, and Chicago styles
• Assignment Calculator, interactive tool that provides a timeline for writing
• Research Quick Start, guidance on common questions and needs in the research process
• Research Now, guides to help you develop your research skills