Academic Integrity

Violations of the Cornell University Code of Academic Integrity occurring in Computer Science courses are taken very seriously by the Computer Science faculty. Therefore, it is necessary to impress upon students the gravity of violations of the Code. The following are excerpts from a longer version of the Cornell University Code of Academic Integrity. The exclusion of any part does not excuse ignorance of the Code.

See below for a summarized version of the code. Look here for a more complete version.

Principle
Absolute integrity is expected of every Cornell student in all academic undertakings; a person must in no way misrepresent their work fraudulently, unfairly advance their academic status, or be a party to another person's failure to maintain academic integrity. The maintenance of an atmosphere of academic honor and the fulfillment of the provisions of this Code are the responsibilities of the students and faculty of Cornell University. Therefore, all students and faculty members shall refrain from any action that would violate the basic principles of this Code.

General Responsibilities  
A student assumes responsibility for the content and integrity of the academic work he/she submits, such as papers, examinations, or reports. A student shall be guilty of violating the Code and subject to proceedings under it if they:

• knowingly represents the work of others as their own.
• uses or obtains unauthorized assistance in any academic work.
• gives fraudulent assistance to another student.
• fabricates data in support of laboratory or field work.
• forges a signature to certify completion or approval of a course assignment.
• in any other manner violates the principle of absolute integrity.

Who performs the work?

You must submit only work you performed.  Using a computer does not modify the standards of academic integrity stipulated in the Cornell University code of conduct.

You may discuss work with other students. However, cooperation should never involve other students possessing a copy of all, or a portion of, your work regardless of format.

You cannot remove your partner's name from an assignment unless you do not use each other's work.

The programs that you submit must generate the entire output you submit in your assignments.

You cannot submit more than one assignment if you have worked with a partner.

• We assign penalties on a case-by-case basis.
• We hold both you and your partner responsible in case of a violation.
• We may lower your grade, fail you in CS100, request Cornell University disciplinary action, and/or apply a permanent mark on your transcript.

• Contact a member of the course staff immediately if you suspect a Code violation.