There will be several computer-based assignments in Excel that are to be performed individually. This means that every keystroke, click, or other action taken on the computer must be performed by you personally. You are prohibited from copying another student’s spreadsheet or workbook in whole or in part.
Because these assignments are computer-based, it is easy to violate this rule and copy another student’s work electronically. But it is also very easy to detect such copying. Our graders are trained to do so, and they use special software to help them detect such copying. Many students think that they can copy work in whole or in part, and no one will ever know. But that is not even remotely true.
In the past, several students chose not to heed the warning and were caught copying other students’ work (even from other sections). As a result of our experience, we have further enhanced our detection mechanisms. Moreover, our intention is to be more vigorous in penalizing and reporting violations of Fordham’s Academic Integrity Policy. Among the possible penalties are receiving a zero on an assignment or failing the course.
If you have any questions about completing the assignments for this class, please come to speak with me for clarification. If you have any questions about the University’s Academic Integrity policy, I encourage you to speak with your class dean.