Student Ethics

Please write the name of the student who asked you to complete this questionnaire in the box above.

Be assured that your responses will be completely confidential. The student's name will only be used to assign credit for lab work and will not be associated with the answers that you give below.

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Below are a number of descriptions of things students might do. Please indicate whether or not you have ever done any of these things and the extent to which you think it is wrong to do these things by clicking the appropriate button for each. Please fill out the entire questionnaire completely.

Copying a classmate’s homework

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Being attracted to your professor

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Taking advantage of another student you knew was incapacitated

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Tipping over a garbage can

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Working with a classmate on a take-home test or exam

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Giving a professor a gift in order to win his or her favor

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Talking about or making fun of handicapped students on campus

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Keeping a pet, other than a fish, in your room on campus

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Being given material from a friend who already took the class you are currently taking

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Ignoring inappropriate behavior of a professor

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Finding a COW card or other personal belonging, and not making an effort to return it to its owner

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Using the bathroom meant for the opposite sex

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Not citing a source in work that you have turned in

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Pressuring a friend to go out with you when they didn’t want to

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Lying to a professor. (About getting an extension, why you turned in an assignment late, etc.)

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Doing special favors for a Professor without compensation. (Babysit, Housesit)

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Purposely intoxicating someone in order to take advantage of them

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Taking or damaging lounge furniture

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Plagiarizing (taking someone else’s work and called it your own)

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Having an inappropriate discussion with a Professor

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Sexiling a roommate without previously informing them

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Covering up room damage to avoid paying fines

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Spreading damaging rumors with intention to tarnish a reputation

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Witnessing personal property damage without reporting to owner

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Having sex in the bathroom

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Having sex while roommate is present

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Not cleaning up after throwing up in the bathroom

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Forging data on a research assignment

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Lying to a professor about your reasons for missing class

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Using another student’s toiletries in the community bathrooms

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Taking college property for your own private use

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Using work from one class in another

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Being privately tutored by a professor outside of class

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Speaking ill of another student

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Taking food from the dining halls

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Using unscholarly online sources (e.g. Sparknotes, Wikipedia)

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Not observing quiet hours in your place of residence

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Taking dining utensils from the dining hall

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Skipping class unexcused

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Holding the card-accessible door open for someone

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Not walking on paved paths on campus

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Working with another student to complete a class assignment

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Attending class under the influence of drugs or alcohol

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Using Facebook to obtain information about someone you are not acquainted with

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Putting recyclable items in the trash

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Consuming alcohol with a professor

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Parking your car in an area where you do not have a parking permit

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Stealing the answers to an exam

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Buying a paper online

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes

Kissing in class

How often have you done this?

Never Rarely Sometimes Fairly often Very often

Is it ethical or morally right?

unquestionably not under rare circumstances don't know/not sure under many circumstances unquestionably yes