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Academic integrity or "code of ethics" is defined. Related institutional policies for students to adhere are clearly stated and/or links to those policies (e.g., online catalog; institution webpage) is provided.

**Application**
Policies typically include cheating, plagiarism, and copyright. Instructor may also provide sample work that demonstrates plagiarism. It is important to include any links to campus policies.

Example

In this example, the instructor has an Academic Honesty section in the syllabus that links to the campus Academic Honesty Policy, as well as a Course Expectations Quiz that asks students to evaluate several writings for academic integrity, as well as sign an honesty pledge statement.

**Objective 1.5 Example**
"I pledge that the work I submit in this class is my own and the work of others will be properly cited. It adheres to Humboldt State University's Academic Honesty Policy which I have read and understand and I am willing to accept the responsibility and consequences of this policy. I further pledge to strive for academic excellence in all of my work." Select one: a. I have read the above statement and do not agree to adhere to HSU's Academic Honesty Policy. b. I have read the HSU Academic Honesty Policy and the above statement, and agree to adhere to the HSU's Academic Honesty Policy.

* = “Core 24” or essential QOLT objectives. This subset was identified by CSU San Marcos.

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