Instructor: Prof. Dr. Atalay BARKANA

ANADOLU UNIVERSITY

DEPT. OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

EEM401 Professional Aspects of Electrical Engineering

06.10.2009

Homework1: Student Ethics

16169230356 Osman GÜLERCAN

I-Introduction:

Student Ethics :

“Students are expected to adhere to and practice the Code of Ethics on a District and college

level and while representing the District or college of the District.”1

“Treating people with respect, giving them a chance, creating the impression that you are a

polite person that is ready to cooperate are great ways to start a semester. These are important

skills in the "real world." They represent an essential skill at college. Remember, professors

expect students to be ready to accept responsibility for their actions.”2

II-Main Text:

“Exercising personal freedom is one of the most appealing things about college. With the

casual dress and attitudes that prevail in American colleges, however, it's not surprising that

some college students don't know where to draw the line on individual expression and social

interchange. While the connection between your classroom behavior and course grade may be

not be clear, there are some behaviors that are clearly rude, unacceptable and in poor taste.

1. Habitually arriving to class late. While some teachers are laxed about tardiness, it is

disruptive to the lecture or other activities when all heads turn to watch your entrance. If your

schedule just won't allow you to get to this class on time, drop it and take one that is

convenient for you.

2. Habitually leaving class early. Don't schedule your job, other appointments nor activities

during your class hour. For example some students would come to class to take the quiz that

teacher gives at the beginning of class, then leave. Even though these students left quietly,

they routinely missed the rest of the class which included the lecture and discussion of the

concepts.

3. Addressing the teacher in a casual manner. "Hey Dude, what's up?" , it is okey between

students, but not appropriate for your teacher. This even applies for teachers who dress and

behave casually. Avoid personal comments or questions about their manner of dress or

family. The teacher may be friendly, but is not your buddy. A teacher who is overly friendly

is crossing the line himself or herself, and is luring you into another area of behavior that can

be devastating for both of you.

1 http://www.smccd.edu/accounts/smccd/ethics.shtml2 http://www.clubtnt.org/my_collegian/college_etiquette.htm

4. Dominating classroom discussion, even to the point of interrupting the teacher with some

point you want to make.Some students jump into classroom discussions so enthusiastically

that they trample through the teacher's lecture interjecting comments, many of them less than

insightful. This type of student not only upsets the teacher, but infuriates the other students.

5. Turning off cell phones and pagers. There are some behaviors that demonstrate we do not

understand what we are doing. Having a phone go off in class is a clear indication that a

student is not thinking about others and does not understand or accept why they are in class.

6. Eating and drinking in class. Although some teachers of early morning classes may

tolerate your cup of coffee, other teachers are not so generous. The possibility of spilling, not

to mention the disruption it causes, has lead many colleges to post "No Eating" signs in

classrooms, library and labs.

7. Chatting during class discussion or while fellow students are giving oral reports. Most

instructures don't mind if you ask your neighbor something quitely, but talking the classmates

during the lecture and presentations disrupts the normal learning envoriment. If a student

desires to engage such behavior, he or she may ask for leaving the class. If student needs the

proffesor to slow down to rewiev some material rising the hand and asking for the situation

will be enough.

8. Chaeting during the examination. Plagiarism will not be forgiven. It is the one of the

biggest crimes in school life of student. In here the culture is important. Some of the countries

do not have this problem. Teacher have confidence about their student, in the same way,

students have resposibility about this subject. But generally, plagiarism is comman problem in

most of the countries.

9. Angrily confronting the teacher. Spend time understanding the course syllabus and

requirements from the start to cut down on later misunderstanding. Some teachers are laxed

about attendance, for example, while other teachers have zero tolerance for tardiness even to

the point of locking the classroom door. Some teachers accept late and makeup assignments,

while others don't. If you meet with the teacher as problems arise you will avert problems.

Attending college classes should be stimulating, informative and sometimes even fun, but

only when the environment is conducive to learning. While teachers have varying levels of

tolerance for various classroom behaviors, you can make your own college experience

enjoyable by showing courtesy and respect toward your classmates and teachers alike.

10. Asking instructors to repeat information that you missed when you have skipped class.

While high school teachers are expected to accommodate an "absent" learning style, college

professors will not. Many professors will structure class so it is impossible to succeed by

skipping class - if you do miss class, have a good excuse and accept responsibility for what

you missed.

11. Complaining about an instructors teaching style. College professors are not required to

structure class around the individual needs of each student. Some will take remarks about how

they teach as indications that students are not ready to accept the differences between high

school and college.

12. Reading of materials(i.e.,newspaper, textbooks from other classses, materials for an

organization),doing a homework due that day,etc, should not occur during the presentations or

lectures. If you need to do these things, leave the class first.

13. Not arguing - being willing to accept that reasonable people can disagree. Understanding

and accepting your role as a student is important. Professors cannot argue with students about

how they feel about a course's content. Remember, we can accept and learn things we don't

agree with 100%. School is a time for learning - after we graduate, we will have more

opportunities to apply what we have learned as we believe is appropriate.

14. Sleeping in the class. Sleeping in class is disrespectful(especially when someone is

giving a presentation or there is a guest speaker. ) If a student is tired he or she might stay at

home and get the sleep. Class attendance is based on both presence and participation(which

won't occur while student is sleeping.)”3

—Representation

“Every student is expected to represent him or herself honestly and respectfully in all

situations, whether orally or in written statements. Honest and respectful representation

includes, but is not limited to, providing only truthful material information on all applications,

financial aid forms, waivers, and any other official document. Students are also expected to

behave respectfully to all administrators, faculty, staff, students, and visitors in a college

environment and to behave respectfully when representing any of the colleges at off-campus

events. Students will not consciously misrepresent him or herself to any member of college

community or to any other person while representing any college.”4

3 http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/college_success/410724 http://www.smccd.edu/accounts/smccd/ethics.shtml

—Academic Honesty

“Students are expected to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity. Work that is

not of the student's own creation will receive no credit. If a student is uncertain of what these

standards are, he or she may consult his or her instructor for appropriate counsel, but a

student's ignorance is no legitimate defense for academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty

includes lying, cheating, stealing, and using unauthorized materials on any assignment, quiz

or exam.

• The act of lying is to intentionally provide false information or a false statement with the

purpose of misleading or with irresponsible regard of the truth. Lying, in both academic and

non-academic activities, is impermissible.

• Cheating is acting dishonestly in order to gain an unfair advantage. Cheating includes giving

or receiving unauthorized aid on any assignment, quiz, or exam. Instructors must be consulted

regarding which materials are acceptable for students to use on any assignment, quiz, or

exam. Not complying with the restrictions of the instructor will result in appropriate

discipline, as decided by the instructor or department. Cheating also includes using the same

material of work previously used for another course unless the student has permission from

the instructor to do so. Cheating furthermore includes plagiarism, which is when a student

uses the ideas of another and declares it as his or her own. Students are required to properly

cite the original source of the ideas and information used in his or her work.

• Stealing is the act of taking without permission and without intention to return. The

prohibition of stealing includes property of any nature as well as academic work.”5

— Respect for District Rules and Regulations

“Students are expected to adhere to the rules and regulations set by the college.

• School Property: Graffiti and defacement of school property is unacceptable and a violation

of District Rule and Regulation. Students shall be responsible for the costs of the damages

resultant from their behavior. In order to ensure that campus facilities remain in pristine

condition, students are also expected to report instances of graffiti or defacement of school

property immediately as well as consciously account for or dispose properly of their

belongings.

• Illegal Substances: The use of illegal drugs and alcohol is not permitted college property as

well as the abuse or misuse of prescription drugs.

5 http://www.smccd.edu/accounts/smccd/ethics.shtml

• Sexual Assault and Harassment: Students shall refrain from using language or acting in a

manner that is disrespectful or inappropriate towards other students and members of the

college community. Sexual assault and harassment is inexcusable and shall result in

disciplinary action in accordance with District or college policy.

—Respect for the Open Exchange of Ideas

Students shall be guaranteed that their First Amendment right of Freedom of Speech will be

observed by all college members, including other students. Students are encouraged to engage

others in thoughtful and meaningful dialogue while refraining from acting or using language

with malicious intent.

• Classroom Conduct: Students must behave respectfully toward their peers and professors. In

the classroom setting, students may not interrupt their classmates or professor, make fun of

them or their expressed views, or disrupt the learning environment. It is important to maintain

the best learning environment for all students and professors.”6

Honor Code:

“An honor code or honor system is a set of rules or principles governing a community based

on a set of rules or ideals that define what constitutes honorable behavior within that

community. The use of an honor code depends on the idea that people (at least within the

community) can be trusted to act honorably. Those who are in violation of the honor code can

be subject to various sanctions, including expulsion from the institution. Honor codes are

most commonly used in the United States to deter academic dishonesty.”7

6 http://www.smccd.edu/accounts/smccd/ethics.shtml7 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honor_code

III-Conclusion:

Student ethics is very important part of school life. Students should adapt their behavior and

communication skills to college ethics rules. In Turkey, “student discipline regulations”8 were

published by Higher Education Senate (YÖK) at 1985. If some of the rules for student ethics

in these rules are not conformed by students such as cheating, stealing etc. they are punished

their own faculty dean’s office with these regulations. Students can be object their

punishments to local law court if they think there are some mistakes. On the other hand, In

USA, there is “honor code” that which rules are very strict. In this system there is “student

law court” which is formed by students and laws usually concluded with to fired. Also, there

is no disapproval rights for students. To sum up, student student ethics rules are supposed to

adapt by students in order to keep on their academic life continuously.

IV-References:

1- http://www.smccd.edu/

2- http://www.clubtnt.org/

3- http://www.suite101.com/

4- http://en.wikipedia.org/

5- http://www.yok.gov.tr/

8 http://www.yok.gov.tr/content/view/475/183/lang,tr/