Appendix 3

Academic Integrity Violation Investigation - example

PROTECTED B

5200-01 (Dean of Studies)

10 Apr 11

Dean of Studies

RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION OF ACADEMIC
INTEGRITY - INCIDENT OF 1 APR 11 IN HIE 333

References: A. Complaint by Dr A. Currie of 2 Apr 11;
B. RMC Saint-Jean Academic Integrity Violation Policy;
C. Midterm Examination of OCdt S Hughes 1 Apr 11 (enclosed);
D. Statement of OCdt S Hughes 5 Apr 11;;
E. Statement of OCdt B. Garnett 5 Apr 11;
F. Terms of Reference of 4 Apr 11.

INCIDENT

1. As described in Reference A, OCdt S Hughes is alleged to have committed an academic integrity violation, contrary to the provisions of Reference B in that he......

EVIDENCE

  • The available facts gathered during this investigation are as follows:
    • Documentary evidence of mid-term examination (Reference C);
    • Statement of OCdt S Hughes 5 Apr 11 (Reference D);
    • Statement of OCdt B. Garnett 5 Apr 11 (Reference E).

SUMMARY OF EVENTS

  • On 1 Apr 11 during a mid-term examination at approximately 1130 hrs, Dr Currie observed….
  • Examination of the documentary evidence revealed that...
  • OCdt B. Garnett witnessed the following...

CONCLUSIONS

  • An academic integrity violation did / did not occur. The specific academic integrity violation was cheating/plagiarism/violation of academic ethics as defined in Reference B.
  • The academic integrity violation was deliberate/non-deliberate.
  • The following factors may be considered mitigating:

RECOMMANDATION

I recommend that OCdt Hughes receive/not receive appropriate academic sanction for this academic integrity violation.

Dr R. Ross

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