Academic Misconduct
/ˌækəˈdɛmɪk ˈmɪskənˌdʌkt/
Definitions
- (n.) Improper or dishonest behavior in an academic setting, including cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data.
The university expelled the student for academic misconduct after discovering plagiarism in his thesis.
Forms
- academic misconduct
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Commentary
Academic misconduct typically encompasses various forms of dishonesty undermining academic integrity; definitions may vary by institution but generally include cheating and plagiarism.
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