Whether you need a letter template to notify a student of a hearing or example syllabi language, the following resources can help you gain knowledge and skills to ensure that your classes, adjudication steps, and students' work are meeting the standards of academic integrity at Miami.

• Miami University Syllabi Language (PDF 35KB)
  You are encouraged to identify expectations for academic integrity by including these in your syllabus.
  
  
• Procedures for Addressing Cases of Academic Dishonesty (PDF 16MB)
  This step-by-step manual serves as a guide for academic deans, chairs, and program administrators in adjudicating cases of academic dishonesty.
  
  Letter Templates
  Faculty and administrators can use the following templates to develop the necessary communications in the academic dishonesty adjudication process:

  • 1—Report of Alleged Incident of Academic Dishonesty (.DOC 35KB)
  • 2—Notice of Hearing (.DOC 32KB)
  • 3—Not Responsible Letter (.DOC 29KB)
  • 4—Inquiry to Provost's Office About Prior Dishonesty Violations (.DOC 27KB)
  • 5—Report of Hearing Outcome to Dean (.DOC 32KB)
  • 6—Report of Hearing Outcome to the Accused Student (.DOC 30KB)
  • 7—Dean's Response to Student Appeal (.DOC 32KB)
  • 8—Dean's Decision Letter for Students Who Are Not Suspended (.DOC 33KB)
  • 9—Dean's Decision Letter for Students Who Are Suspended (.DOC 33KB)
  
  
• Miami eScholar
  This online tutorial teaches students how to practice standards of academic integrity while allowing you to track their completion of the program.
  
  
• Turnitin Support and Training Resources
  Turnitin offers a number of support resources, including self-guided videos (see "Narrated Flash Videos") and online training sessions. The online training is very beneficial for new users and also serves as a great refresher for current users. Sessions are offered twice per day (see 2009 schedule, PDF 118KB).
  
  
• Best Practice Strategies to Promote Academic Integrity in Online Education (PDF 150KB)
  The strategies presented reflect the combined contributions of WCET, the UT TeleCampus, and the Instructional Technology Council.
  
  
• Center for Academic Integrity (CAI)
  The Center provides a forum to identify, affirm, and promote the values of academic integrity among students, faculty, teachers, and administrators worldwide.
  
  
• Anti-Plagiarism Strategies for Research Papers
  Author and educator Robert Harris offers strategies of awareness, prevention, and detection.
  
  
• Cheating 101: Paper Mills and You
  This publication provides an overview of the current state of Internet paper mills and ways to combat plagiarism.
  
  
• Cut-and-Paste Plagiarism: Preventing, Detecting, and Tracking Online Plagiarism
  Learn how to detect plagiarism using the suggestions in this clear-cut guide.
  
  
• Plagiarism Certification form
  Used in the Chemistry department at the University of Kentucky, this form exemplifies a tool you can use to promote academic integrity.