Policies Honor Code Any student who plagiarizes, cheats, or violates any relevant section of the Academic Honor Code will receive an F for the course and will go before the Campus Hearing Board, where additional penalties might be imposed. If you are unclear about what constitutes plagiarism, cheating, or any other violation of the Academic Honor Code, please discuss the matter with us or refer to the relevant sections of the Student Handbook. Disability Policy Any student with a documented disability needing academic adjustments is requested to speak directly to Disability Support Services and the instructor, as early as possible in the semester (preferably within the first week). All discussions will remain confidential. This publication is available in alternative formats upon request. Please contact Mary Helen Walker, Disability Support Services, D.F. Lowry Building, 521-6695. Writing Policy Effective writing is encouraged and expected by the faculty of the General College and the College of Arts and Sciences. Instructors should help students realize the integral relationship between thinking clearly and writing clearly. The policy of the General College and the College of Arts and Sciences is that faculty in all disciplines and professions should require their students to write well. Students should expect to be graded on spelling, punctuation, grammar, and style, as well as on the content and organization of their written work.