The Coronavirus situation has unfortunately interrupted the meetings for this class in their habitual form.
Although we have had a break in our regular meetings, I am sure we will be able to complete this course without too much difficulty.
Rest assured that its only purpose is simply to raise your awareness as to the importance of ethical issues in an academic environment. Unlike other classes, this class does not ask you to memorize things or to develop particular skills. It is, in short, a class designed for debates and reflection.
Rest assured that its only purpose is simply to raise your awareness as to the importance of ethical issues in an academic environment. Unlike other classes, this class does not ask you to memorize things or to develop particular skills. It is, in short, a class designed for debates and reflection.
Please find below the information needed for completing this class.
· YOUR ONLY OBLIGATION in order to complete this course and get a pass is to write one 3-PAGE ACADEMIC ESSAY (1 page = 2000 characters with spaces or 270-280 words).
You may choose any topic related to academic ethics and integrity (e.g., unethical and disrespectful behavior like bullying, corruption, cheating for exams, plagiarism, discrimination etc.).
The purpose of the essay is for you to debate such an issue and support with examples and logical reasoning the personal argument you are trying to make.
For extra points / top mark I am going to appreciate your ability to use at least 2 academic sources and employ an academic writing style (such as MLA, APA, Chicago, Oxford etc. - see https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/
You may choose any topic related to academic ethics and integrity (e.g., unethical and disrespectful behavior like bullying, corruption, cheating for exams, plagiarism, discrimination etc.).
The purpose of the essay is for you to debate such an issue and support with examples and logical reasoning the personal argument you are trying to make.
For extra points / top mark I am going to appreciate your ability to use at least 2 academic sources and employ an academic writing style (such as MLA, APA, Chicago, Oxford etc. - see https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/
DO NOT PLAGIARIZE! Please make double sure that you use your own ideas and expressions. When you don't, you must indicate your source both in the text and in the bibliography/works cited/references section at the end of your essay.
· Note: The essay must be written in English or Romanian.
· The DEADLINE for the essay is 21 June. You will have to upload your essay on the Turnitin platform. (Create an account at http://www.turnitin.com/ro/
· THIS CLASS IS ONLY MANDATORY (OBLIGATORY) FOR MA STUDENTS.
BA students can also take this class, if they so choose, as an elective/optional course.
BA students can also take this class, if they so choose, as an elective/optional course.
· I will be available for 4 MORE REMEDIAL ONLINE MEETINGS where we can catch up and clarify any questions you may have on Tuesdays on the following dates:
- 19 May from 18:00-20:00 h,
- 26 May from 18:00-20:00 h,
- 2 June from 12:00-15:30 h.
- 19 May from 18:00-20:00 h,
- 26 May from 18:00-20:00 h,
- 2 June from 12:00-15:30 h.
The meetings will be held on GOOGLE MEET (you may need to upload the application on your devices first). I will email you an invitation for the G Meet meeting 10 min. before the meeting starts, so be sure to check your email a few minutes before the class starts.
Feel free to contact me for any questions at bogdan.stefanescu@lls.unibuc.
