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Frequently Asked Questions
WARNING: This is all unofficial information!
Q1: Are LRWA papers covered under the Honor Code?
A1: Yes, LWRA assignments are covered by the Honor Code. However, LWRA has other rules that are sometimes more restrictive or at time less restrictive than the Honor Code. If you are unsure of the propriety of a given course of action, try reading the Honor Code again. If this is not helpful, contact your writing instructor or a member of the Honor Committee for guidance.
Q2: Is it a violation of the Honor Code to work on a LRWA paper after the submission time?
A2: No, in and of itself, working on a LWRA paper after the submission time is not a violation of the Honor Code. The LWRA instructors have made a reasoned decision to allow for the late submission of papers, at an escalating grade penalty. This creates incentives for "better late than never" submissions and allows for some margin for error due to traffic or last minute computer problems. Since the instructors have made the option of late submissions available to students, there is no issue of lying, cheating or stealing in a circumstance like this.
Q3: I saw a student engaging in conduct that I am uncomfortable with. What are my obligations, if any, under the Honor Code?
A3: If you ever have any questions about the Honor Code or the implementation of the Code, please feel free to contact a member of the Honor Committee. If you are a witness to conduct that you feel is a violation of the Honor Code you are obligated by the Honor Code Pledge to report that conduct. The level of evidence that you must have to be obligated to report conduct is not particularly well defined. The best guideline that the Honor Committee can offer is that of Probable Cause. If you reasonably believe that you have witnessed a violation and that a particular person is involved, you are obligated to report the conduct.
If feel that you are obligated to report conduct, you may approach a member of the Honor Committee for advice or you may proceed directly to filing the initial referral as spelled out in the Code. (§ 6.01). Knowingly filing a false complaint is a violation of the Honor Code, § 3.01(2). However, honestly filing a complaint that turns out to be unsubstantiated or unproved is definitely not a violation, essentially acting in good faith is a complete defense.
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