understand the basics of academic honesty
learn how to avoid plagiarism by knowing when and how to cite sources
gain knowledge and apply skills through plagiarism tutorials and quizzes
...for your time here at GRC: As you pursue your education at GRC, you will be exposed to the ideas, theories, and creative works of scholars, scientists, journalists, professionals, and artists. Whether the project is an essay, a solution to a math problem, or a research paper, you must decide how to incorporate the ideas of others and how your sources will be identified and cited. This means that academic honesty is essential to all types of assignments, research and learning expected by instructors at GRC.
... for your other educational pursuits: Many GRC students transfer to four-year colleges and universities to earn a bachelor's degree in every field imaginable. Some of the important skills that GRC students take with them are the ability to research and cite their sources correctly.
... for your job and your personal life: Additionally, academic honesty is not limited to school. In our increasingly information-rich world, professionals in all fields and we in our individual lives have a responsibility to understand how to use and create information ethically. Our reputations depend on it!
This guide was last updated in November 2025. Please contact librarian@greenriver.edu if you encounter any accessibility issues or have questions.
"Honesty is the best policy" by Tim Dennell is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0
