Guide to Supporting Documents/Evidence | Vice Principal Academic & Dean

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	Submitted paper or assignment with the specific sections/passages highlighted that are plagiarized Ouriginal/Turnitin report Source(s) of plagiarism - either via screenshots or in PDF or Word format 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	Copy of the unauthorized aid (e.g., screenshot of the website, report of use of aid during in-person exam, screenshot of student with unauthorized aid in online proctored exam) Copy of student’s submission (i.e. test/exam/quiz) Copy of Google doc or shared document (e.g. Discord chat, WeChat, etc.) Photos of any cheat sheets used/confiscated
*Unauthorized Assistance* - Having someone else do the work for you or providing assistance to someone else	Copy of both student’s and co-conspirator's piece of work Similarity report (i.e., MOSS) if applicable Screenshots of external tutoring group chat, if applicable Screen shots of group chat conversations Screen shots of social media platform used to facilitate collaboration (e.g., Snapchat, Facebook chat, etc.) *Methods of communication can be the following but not limited to group chats, videos, live documents, etc.
*Forgery or falsification* - Making a false statement, presenting a false document or signing someone else’s name on a document required by the University	Copy of forged document (e.g. transcripts, medical, degrees, etc.) Report from office of primary responsibility confirming that the document is forged Copy of real document
*Personation* - Having someone else write an exam for you or writing an exam for someone else	Copy of Quercus log that shows someone else has accessed the student’s account, other than the student Exam Incident Report from the Professor indicating details of the personation allegation Copy of communication from the impersonator
*Concocting* - Using false data or providing false references	Student’s piece of work with the concocted data/reference highlighted Source of data/reference showing the correct data/reference Other evidence of concoction as applicable
*Self-Plagiarism/Double Dipping* - Submitting work for credit in a course when you have submitted it in another course	Copies of the assignment that was previously submitted and the most recent submission in the two (or more) courses Receipt of any uploads or official submission for multiple courses showing the same assignment received
*Chegg*	Link to Chegg page Screenshot of Chegg page

If you have any questions regarding what may be required, please contact the Academic Integrity Office academic.integrity.utsc@utoronto.ca.