In order for Dean’s Designates to review and resolve cases, the Academic Integrity Office requires specific supporting documents/evidence.
Along with the documentation/evidence listed below, each case must be accompanied by the course syllabus, the assignment/assessment rubric, all course grades for the student to that point, and a record of all Quercus or email communication with the student related to the academic integrity case.
Note: it is the instructor and/or department’s responsibility to provide all supporting documents/evidence to the Academic Integrity Office when submitting a case. If it is not, there will be delays in processing the case.
Below is a guide to help you determine what evidence may be required based on the type of offence. This list is not final or comprehensive.
Examples of Supporting Documents/Evidence for Types of Offences
Type of Offence |
Example of Supporting Documents/Evidence |
Plagiarism - Using the words or ideas of another person without citing the source |
*Links to source(s) of plagiarism on their own are insufficient as the information can change, links be removed, or be inaccessible due to paywalls or account registration. |
Unauthorized Aids – Using unauthorized aids, which could be considered cheating on tests and exams |
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Unauthorized Assistance - Having someone else do the work for you or providing assistance to someone else |
*Methods of communication can be the following but not limited to group chats, videos, live documents, etc.
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Forgery or falsification - Making a false statement, presenting a false document or signing someone else’s name on a document required by the University |
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Personation - Having someone else write an exam for you or writing an exam for someone else |
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Concocting - Using false data or providing false references |
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Self-Plagiarism/Double Dipping - Submitting work for credit in a course when you have submitted it in another course |
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Chegg |
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If you have any questions regarding what may be required, please contact the Academic Integrity Office academic.integrity.utsc@utoronto.ca.