- Copying from or giving assistance to others on an examination
- Plagiarizing portions of an assignment
- Using forbidden material on an examination
- Using a purchased term paper
- Presenting the work of another as one’s own
- Cheating during a test
- Helping others to cheat
- Using unauthorized materials for an assignment, quiz, or test
- Receiving information about a test from someone who already took it earlier
- Copying something from the Internet without acknowledgment
- Summarizing someone else’s ideas without revealing the source
- Requiring the student to repeat the assignment or do additional related assignment(s)
- Lowering the grade or failing the student on the particular assignment involved
- Lowering the grade or failing the student in the course
- Dismissal from the school
Proctored Exam Information & Policies
The primary reason for proctored exams is to help ensure the academic integrity of the program. The American Heritage Dictionary defines integrity as the “steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.” https://genesisu.edu/academics/policies/academic-integrity/ Online exams present additional challenges and remote proctoring is a solution that allows for flexibility in time and place. Unfortunately, instructors and the academic committee have had to fail or expel students for cheating on exams. Yes, it happens. The time and effort invested in investigating reports of cheating are substantial and emotionally draining for the staff. Please do not put us in this position! When taking an exam keep the following in mind:- Close all browsers and tabs, except for the course page.
- You are required to video your environment. This means panning your webcam around the room, showing the area all around you, including your table or desktop. Failure to do a proper room video scan may result in a failing grade.
- Unless explicitly allowed, books and notes are not allowed during the exam.
- Make sure your work area is free of papers and books.
- Keep your phone away from your work area.
- Take care of any personal needs before beginning the exam.
- Make sure you are visible to the camera throughout the exam.
- Once you begin the exam process you may not break to study or refer to other materials.
- Failure to follow the above may result in a failing grade.