Academic Misconduct

Cheating and plagiarism are technically referred to as academic misconduct. The most common penalties assigned in resolution of the 80-100 formal academic misconduct complaints filed each year on campus are grade reductions and removal from the course. It is important for instructors to be aware of academic misconduct and to be prepared to deal with it if it happens. Be sure, also, that as teaching assistants you should immediately consult with your course supervisors if you suspect academic misconduct. For more complete information regarding academic misconduct, go to: https://conduct.students.wisc.edu/academic-misconduct/.