University Resources Related to Academic Integrity
- WWU Academic Honesty Policy and ProcedureAppendix D of the University Catalog explains the importance of academic integrity, details the relevant policies associated with academic integrity violations, and links to related violation and appeal submission forms.
- WWU POL-U2100.02 Ensuring Academic HonestyPOL-U2100.02 explains WWU's academic integrity policy, defines academic dishonesty including plagiarism, and details the procedures and appeals process.
- WWU Academic Honesty FAQsThe Office of the Provost lists frequently asked questions about plagiarism at WWU.
Multiple Reasons to Cite Your Sources!
- Avoid plagiarism
- Give credit where it is due
- Provide authority/evidence for your arguments/presentation
- Indicates the extent and quality of your research
- Enables your reader to locate your reference sources
- Standard practice in the the academic world
