Honor Code Case Studies

Case 1 Panic Attack

• Which, if any, of the students were at fault? Why?
• What JMU Honor Code violations occurred? (refer to the Honor Code sheet)
• What should Martin have done in this situation?
• What options did Frank have besides cheating?

Case 2 - A Friend Indeed

• Which, if any, of the students were at fault? Why?
• What JMU Honor Code violations occurred? (refer to the Honor Code sheet)
• What should Stephen have done in this situation?
• What options did Jeffrey have besides cheating?

Case 3 - Oops

• Which, if any, of the students were at fault? Why?
• What JMU Honor Code violations occurred? (refer to the Honor Code sheet)
• What should Emily have done in this situation?
• What options did Kyle have besides cheating?

Case 4 - Too Close for Comfort

• Which, if any, of the students were at fault? Why?
• What JMU Honor Code violations occurred? (refer to the Honor Code sheet)
• What should Jeff have done in this situation?
• What options did Bill have besides cheating?

Case 5 - Let’s Make a Deal

• Which, if any, of the students were at fault? Why?
• What JMU Honor Code violations occurred? (refer to the Honor Code sheet)
• What should Pat have done differently in this situation?
• What should Jamie have done differently in this situation?

Case 6 - A Friendly Assist

• Which, if any, of the students were at fault? Why?
• What JMU Honor Code violations occurred? (refer to the Honor Code sheet)
• What should Shelley have done in this situation?
• What options did George have besides cheating?

Case 7 - A Team Effort

• Which, if any, of the students were at fault? Why?
• What JMU Honor Code violations occurred? (refer to the Honor Code sheet)
• What options did Tom have besides cheating?
• Should all three students be penalized for plagiarism? Why or why not?