Academic Integrity Policy

Abdullah Gül University – School of Languages

1. Purpose and Scope

This policy aims to uphold and promote academic integrity within the School of Languages at Abdullah Gül University (AGU). It applies to all students, faculty, and staff engaged in academic activities, including coursework, assessments, and research (AGU, 2023).

2. Definition of Academic Integrity

Academic integrity refers to the commitment to honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility in all academic endeavors. It entails producing one's own work and appropriately acknowledging the contributions of others (Council of Higher Education, 2022).

3. Forms of Academic Misconduct

Violations include: Plagiarism, Cheating, Fabrication, Facilitation, Unauthorized Collaboration, and Multiple Submissions (AGU Economics Dept., 2023).

1. Plagiarism
   The act of using another person's words, ideas, data, or creative expressions without proper acknowledgment or citation, presenting them as one's own original work. This includes copying text verbatim, paraphrasing without attribution, and submitting someone else's work in whole or part.
2. Cheating
   The use or attempted use of unauthorized materials, information, study aids, or assistance during an academic exercise. Examples include using notes during a closed-book exam, copying from another student, or receiving answers from someone else during a test.
3. Fabrication
   The intentional falsification or invention of any information, data, or citation in an academic assignment. This includes making up sources, manipulating research findings, or inventing data for assignments or projects.
4. Facilitation (of Academic Dishonesty)
   Assisting or attempting to assist another student in committing academic misconduct. This can involve sharing answers, writing a paper for someone else, or enabling another student to cheat or plagiarize.
5. Unauthorized Collaboration
   Working with one or more individuals on an assignment, project, or task without explicit permission from the instructor when individual work is required. Even partial collaboration without approval can be considered a violation.
6. Multiple Submissions (Self-Plagiarism)
   Submitting the same or substantially similar work for academic credit in more than one course or context without prior approval from all instructors involved. This also includes reusing one's previous assignments in future coursework without authorization.

4. Responsibilities

Students must ensure originality. Faculty must educate and report. Administration must enforce this policy (AGU Prep Program Handbook, 2023).

5. Procedures for Addressing Violations

Violations will be investigated. First offenses may receive warnings; repeated offenses may result in suspension or expulsion. All cases follow YÖK disciplinary regulations (Council of Higher Education, 2022).

6. Educational Initiatives

The School of Languages will offer training and resources to support academic integrity (AGU, 2023).