COMP 380-003   Computers & Society    Spring 2008

HONOR CODE and GETTING HELP

Sign the Pledge.  The Instrument of Student Judicial Governance requires that you sign a pledge on all graded work.  When you sign a pledge, you are agreeing to the following:  On my honor, I have neither given nor received (nor will I give nor receive) unauthorized aid on this class work.  You may simply write the word "Pledge" and sign your name.  It is the student's responsibility to understand the Honor Code and how it applies to this course.  Ask if you are unsure.

AUTHORIZED AID:
Exams.  You are encouraged to study with other COMP 380 students; you can learn much from each other.  Exams should be taken without the aid of books, notes, or people, with the crib sheet exception (see Exams).

For the term project:  You and your three team members are required to work together and to share most everything--ideas, research, great sources you find, etc.  Critique each other's arguments.  Critique each other's papers/presentations.  Serve as devil's advocate for each other--better you than us. :>
You are encouraged to ask other students, including COMP 380 students, to serve as "critical readers" or listeners for your outline, for the term paper, for your presentation, etc., as long as you are not covering the same topic.   If you are asked to serve as a reader or observer, take the job seriously--your classmates will appreciate your honesty (and the chance to correct problems before the grader does) far more than a courteous but not terribly useful "yeah, it looks fine to me."

For other graded assignments assignments:  Unless the assignment specifically so states, you are not allowed to ask other COMP 380 students to serve as a reader.  However, you may ask non-COMP 380 students to serve if you like.  You are strongly encouraged to visit Diane or Jason with a copy of your draft, which you can discuss together.  Begin the assignment early enough so you'll have time for this.

PLEASE NOTE:
If Cheating is suspected:

If we suspect that cheating has occurred, the course instructor will report it to the Student Attorney General.

Statement from the Chancellor and from the Student Body President

The principles of academic honesty, integrity, and responsible citizenship govern the performance of all academic work and student conduct at the University as they have during the long life of this institution. Your acceptance of enrollment in the University presupposes a commitment to the principles embodied in the Code of Student Conduct and a respect for this most significant Carolina tradition. Your reward is in the practice of these principles.
Your participation in this course comes with the expectation that your work will be completed in full observance of the Honor Code. Academic dishonesty in any form is unacceptable, because any breach in academic integrity, however small, strikes destructively at the University's life and work.

If you have any questions about your responsibility or the responsibility of faculty members under the Honor Code, please consult with someone in either the Office of the Student Attorney General (966-4084) or the Office of the Dean of Students (966-4041).

Last update:  12 March 2008