Scholarly Misconduct   Ethical Conduct inScholarly Activity (cont.) 7 of 11
   

Conduct that embodies the standards of honesty, respect, accuracy, and fairness, and others that promote trust and collaboration are fundamental to the integrity of scholarly activity.

As in society at large, fraudulent behavior, such as lying, cheating, or stealing, is damaging to, and unacceptable within, the academic community.