Academic misconduct occurs when students do not behave with integrity in an academic setting. Academic misconduct includes cheating and plagiarism (Red Deer Polytechnic, Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy, p. 4).

"Students are responsible for conducting themselves in a manner supportive of a positive learning environment and upholding the values of academic integrity, honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility, and courage. Academic misconduct refers to behaviours that go against these values" (Red Deer Polytechnic, Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy, p. 3).

At Red Deer Polytechnic, academic misconduct can result in:

• Failing your assignment
• Failing your course
• Suspension from Red Deer Polytechnic
• Expulsion from Red Deer Polytechnic
• Not being accepted at another college or university after being expelled from Red Deer Polytechnic;

Academic misconduct is part of the Students Rights and Responsibilities Policy.
It is explained in the Academic Misconduct Procedure:

Academic Misconduct Procedure

In this tutorial, you will learn about four types of academic misconduct:

1. Plagiarism
2. Inappropriate collaboration
3. Cheating (including exam cheating and contract cheating)
4. Misrepresentation