UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
Plagiarism is defined as the use of creations, ideas
or words of publicly available work without formally acknowledging the author or
source through appropriate use of quotation marks, references, and the
like. Plagiarizing is presenting someone
else’s work as one’s own original work or thought. This constitutes plagiarism whether it is
intentional or unintentional. The
University of Washington takes plagiarism very seriously. Plagiarism may lead to disciplinary action by
the University against the student who submitted the work. Any student who is uncertain whether his or
her use of the work of others constitutes plagiarism should consult the course
instructor for guidance before formally submitting the course work involved. (Sources: UW Graduate School Style Manual;
UW Bothell Catalog; UW Student Conduct Code)
An incomplete is given only when the student has been
in attendance and has done satisfactory work until within two weeks of the end
of the quarter and has furnished proof satisfactory to the instructor that the
work cannot be completed because of illness or other circumstances beyond the
student’s control. (Source: UW General
Catalog Online, “Student Guide/Grading”)
A student who believes he or she has been improperly
graded must first discuss the matter with the instructor. If the student is not satisfied with the
instructor’s explanation, the student may submit a written appeal to the chair
of the Department of Philosophy with a copy of the appeal also sent to the
instructor. The chair consults with the
instructor to ensure that the evaluation of the student’s performance has not
been arbitrary or capricious. Should the
chair believe the instructor’s conduct to be arbitrary or capricious and the
instructor declines to revise the grade, the chair, with the approval of the
voting members of his or her faculty, shall appoint an appropriate member, or
members, of the faculty of the Department of Philosophy to evaluate the
performance of the student and assign a grade.
The Dean and Provost should be informed of this action. Once a student submits a written appeal, this
document and all subsequent actions on this appeal are recorded in written form
for deposit in a School file. (Source: UW
General Catalog Online, “Student Guide/Grading”)
If you have any concerns about a Philosophy course or
your instructor, please see the instructor about these concerns as soon as
possible. If you are not comfortable
talking with the instructor or not satisfied with the response that you
receive, you may contact the chair of the program offering the course (names
available from the Department of Philosophy, 361 Savery Hall).
If you have any concerns about a teaching assistant,
please see the teaching assistant about these concerns as soon as
possible. If you are not comfortable
talking with the teaching assistant or not satisfied with the response that you
receive, you may contact the instructor in charge of the course. If you are
still not satisfied with the response that you receive, you may contact the
chair of the program offering the course (names available from the Department
of Philosophy, 361 Savery Hall), or the Graduate School at G-1 Communications
Building (543-5900).
For your reference, these procedures are posted on a
Philosophy bulletin board outside the Department of Philosophy main office on
the 3rd floor of Savery Hall.
The University of Washington reaffirms its policy of
equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin,
sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a
disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran in accordance with University of
Washington policy and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations.
The University of Washington is committed to providing
access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services,
programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with
disabilities. For information or to
request disability accommodation contact: Disabled Students Services (Seattle
campus) at (206) 543-8924/V, (206) 543-8925/TTY, (206) 616-8379/Fax, or e-mail
at uwdss@u.washington.edu; Bothell Student Affairs at (425) 352-5000/V; (425)
352-5303/TTY, (425) 352-5335/Fax, or e-mail at uwbothel@u.washington.edu;
Tacoma Student Services at (253) 552-4000/V, (253) 552-4413/TTY, (253)
552-4414/Fax.
Sexual harassment is defined as the use of one’s
authority or power, either explicitly or implicitly, to coerce another into
unwanted sexual relations or to punish another for his or her refusal, or as
the creation by a member of the University community of an intimidating,
hostile, or offensive working or educational environment through verbal or
physical conduct of a sexual nature.
If you believe that you are being harassed, seek
help—the earlier the better. You may
speak with your instructor, your teaching assistant, the undergraduate advisor
(363 Savery Hall), graduate program assistant (366 Savery Hall), or the chair
of the Philosophy Department (364 Savery Hall).
In addition, you should be aware that the University has designated
special people to help you. They are:
University Ombudsman and Ombudsman for Sexual Harassment (for complaints
involving faculty members and teaching assistants) Susan Neff, 301 Student
Union (HUB), 543-6028; and the University Complaint Investigation and
Resolution Office, 616-2028. (Sources: UW Graduate School, CIDR, Office
of the President)
The Office of Scholarly Integrity is housed in the
Office of the Vice-Provost. The Office
of Scholarly Integrity assumes responsibility for investigating and resolving
allegations of scientific and scholarly misconduct by faculty, students, and
staff of the University of Washington.
The Office of Scholarly Integrity coordinates, in consultation and
cooperation with the Schools and Colleges, inquiries and investigations into
allegations of scientific and scholarly misconduct. The Office of Scholarly Integrity is
responsible for compliance with reporting requirements established by various
Federal and other funding agencies in matters of scientific or scholarly
misconduct. The Office of Scholarly
Integrity maintains all records resulting from inquiries and investigations of
such allegations. University rules
(Handbook, Vol. II, Section 25-51, Executive Order #61) define scientific and
scholarly misconduct to include the following forms of inappropriate
activities: intentional misrepresentation of credentials; falsification of
data; plagiarism; abuse of confidentiality; deliberate violation of regulations
applicable to research. Students can
report cases of scientific or scholarly misconduct either to the Office of
Scholarly Integrity, to their faculty adviser, or the department chair. The student should report such problems to
whomever he or she feels most comfortable.
(Sources: UW web page (http://www.grad.washington.edu/OSI/osi.htm);
minutes of Grad School Executive Staff and Division Heads meeting, 7/23/98)