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A summary of diagnostic findings is a component of the report. The 1. Plagiarism - The use of another’s words, ideas, thoughts,
summary might include an indication of how patterns of data, or products without appropriate acknowledgement.
inattentiveness and/or hyperactivity validate the presence of ADHD, Some examples of plagiarism are: copying another’s work,
and the elimination of alternative explanations for academic presenting someone else’s thoughts, opinions, words,
problems (such as poor study habits, lack of motivation, psychological and/or theories as one’s own, or working jointly on a
or medical problems). project and then submitting it as one’s own work.
2. Cheating - The use or attempted use of unauthorized
materials, information, or study aids – printed or electronic
–or an act of deceit by which a cadet attempts to
misrepresent academic skills or knowledge; unauthorized
copying or collaboration; duplicate submission (i.e.,
submitting previously accomplished work). Also included is
paying money or providing favors to another person or
entity for any academic work for submission as one’s own
work.
3. Fabrication – Intentional misrepresentation or invention of
any information such as falsifying research, inventing or
exaggerating data, or listing incorrect or fictitious
references (e.g., padding a bibliography.)
4. Collusion – Assisting another person to commit and act of
academic dishonesty such as paying, bribing or coercing
someone to acquire a test or assignment, taking a test or
doing an assignment for someone else, or allowing

someone to do these things for one’s own benefit.
Marion Military Institute Academic Integrity Policy
5. Academic Misconduct – The intentional violation of MMI

academic policies such as tampering with grades,
Marion Military Institute (MMI) cadets are expected to behave as
misrepresenting one’s identity, or taking part in obtaining
mature and responsible members of the collegiate community, which
or distributing any part of a test, quiz, or evaluation
includes practicing the highest honorable and ethical standards in
instrument or any information about a test, quiz or
their academic work. Cadets adhere to the Cadet Code of Conduct
evaluation instrument.
and the Cadet Honor Code. MMI strives to provide cadets with the

knowledge, skills, judgment, and wisdom they need to function in
Levels of Policy Violations
society as responsible, educated adults. Violations of academic

integrity, therefore, corrupt the essential process of higher education.
Any violation of academic integrity is a serious offense and is,

therefore, subject to an appropriate academic penalty(ies)
Cadet Code of Academic Integrity
recommended by a faculty member and assigned by a department

chair, the Chief Instructional Officer/Academic Dean, and in instances
Integrity is the quality of being honest and fair. MMI cadets assume
of dismissal or expulsion, the President. Once violations of academic
full responsibility for the content and integrity of the coursework
submitted, which is a direct application of the MMI Cadet Honor Code integrity are substantiated and academic penalty(ies) assigned, the
results of all academic decisions will be submitted to the
(see Cadet Handbook). The following is an expected academic code
for MMI cadets to observe. Commandant’s Office to be filed in the cadet’s disciplinary record.
Furthermore, all reports, materials, and academic decisions will be
submitted to the Honor Council for potential disciplinary actions (s)
1. Cadets must do their own work and submit only their work
on examinations, quizzes, reports, homework, assignments, for violations against the Cadet Code of Conduct and Honor Code.
and projects, unless otherwise permitted by the instructor.
Cadets are encouraged to contact their instructor about Academic integrity violations at MMI are classified into two levels:
appropriate citation guidelines. Level I and Level II.
2. Cadets may benefit from working in groups. They may
collaborate or cooperate with other cadets on graded Level I – Less severe violations.
assignments or examinations as directed by the instructor.
3. Cadets must follow all written and/or verbal instructions Level II – More severe violations for which the possible penalties may
given by instructors or designated college representatives include recommendation of dismissal or expulsion from MMI.
prior to taking examinations, placement assessments, tests,
quizzes, and evaluations. Whether a given violation is classified as Level I or Level II depends on
4. Cadets are responsible for adhering to all course the following:
requirements as specified by the instructor in a course
syllabus. a. The nature and importance of the academic exercise.
b. The degree of premeditation and/or planning by the violator.
c.
Forms of Academic Dishonesty The extent of dishonest or malicious intent by the violator.
d. The length of time that the violator has been enrolled as a
Actions constituting violations of academic integrity include, but are cadet.
not limited to, the following: e. Whether the violation is a first-time or repeat offense.

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