ACADEMIC INTEGRITY GMU is an Honor Code university; please see the University Catalog for a full description of the code and the honor committee process. The principle of academic integrity is taken very seriously and violations are treated gravely. What does academic integrity mean in this course? Essentially this: when you are responsible for a task, you will perform that task. When you rely on someone else's work in an aspect of the performance of that task, you will give full credit in the proper, accepted form. Another aspect of academic integrity is the free play of ideas. Vigorous discussion and debate are encouraged in this course, with the firm expectation that all aspects of the class will be conducted with civility and respect for differing ideas, perspectives, and traditions. When in doubt (of any kind) please ask for guidance and clarification. See more details here.

PLAGIARISM Plagiarism is a serious issue. To help you better understand what its consequences are and what constitutes plagiarism, I strongly recommend that you read Prof. Sean Luke's article.

OFFICE OF DISABILITY SERVICES If you are a student with a disability and you need academic accommodations, please see me and contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS) at 993-2474. All academic accommodations must be arranged through the ODS.

OTHER USEFUL CAMPUS RESOURCES:

WRITING CENTER: A114 Robinson Hall; (703) 993-1200.

COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES (CAPS): (703) 993-2380.

UNIVERSITY POLICIES The University Catalog is the central resource for university policies affecting student, faculty, and staff conduct in university academic affairs. Other policies are available here. All members of the university community are responsible for knowing and following established policies.