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  • Computer Engineering Technology - 2010
  • "Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology changed my life.  I began at the age of 22 and did not see any hopes of graduating with a degree.  But with the personalized attention and faculty who really care, I now have a Computer Engineering Degree and work at IBM, something I always dreamed of doing.  The Office of Career Services facilitated this internship and it has had such an impact in my life.  If it had not been for BFIT, my quality of life would not be what it is today.  Thank you BFIT!"

Benjamin Franklin
Institute of Technology

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  • Boston, MA 02116
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Academic Honesty

 What is Academic Honesty?

A violation of Academic Honesty consists of any attempt to falsify, fabricate or tamper with data, information, records, or any other material that is relevant to a student's academic career.   Below are some specific examples of Academic Dishonesty but may not encompass a complete list:

  • Cheating on exams or assignments by the use of books, electronic devices, notes, or other aids when these are not permitted, or by copying from another student.

  • Collusion: two or more students helping one another on an exam or assignment when it is not permitted.

  • Ringers: taking an exam for someone else, or permitting someone else to take one's exam.

  • Submitting the same paper in more than one course without permission of the instructors.

  • Plagiarizing: copying someone else's writing or paraphrasing it too closely, even if it is only some of your written assignment, without proper citation.

  • Falsifying documents or records related to credit, grades, status (e.g. assignments or transcripts), or other academic matters.

  • Altering an exam or paper after it has been graded in order to request a grade change.

  • Stealing, concealing, destroying, or inappropriately modifying classroom or other instructional material, such as posted exams, library materials, laboratory supplies, or computer programs.

  • Preventing relevant material from being included in the grading process on any assignment or examination. 

  • Presenting fabricated excuses for missed assignments or tests.

  • Electronic Devices: electronic communication devices, including cellular phones, beepers, speakers, calculators and headphones must be secured in a closed container and should be turned off during any examination.

Resources

Academic Honesty Policy

How to Prevent Academic Dishonesty

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