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DACC Nursing Program Student Handbook 2012-2013o Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 (or newer - free download of PowerPoint Vieweravailable)o Internet Explorer 7.0 (or newer - free download)o Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 8 (or newer - free download)o Java with Flash Player (free download)o Anti-Virus software (strongly recommended)Printer: laser or inkjet recommendedDocument scanner: May use one from a lab, but will need to bring a portable storagedevice2.10 WRITTEN WORKAny student caught violating the written work policies shall be subject to the consequences ofacademic dishonesty policy (2.1 Academic Integrity).2.10.1 General Concerns: All written work is expected to demonstrate professionalism. Allpapers, unless specifically designated, are to be written using the current edition of theAmerican Psychological Association (APA) professional writing format guidelines. Studentsare responsible for knowing the due dates and late work may receive a penalty as specified inthe course syllabus. These dates may be found in the course syllabus or the tentative courseschedule. Exceptions to these guidelines shall be specifically noted in course syllabi. Allreferenced materials must be within a maximum period of five years from the date ofpublication.2.10.2 Cheating: Cheating is intentionally using or attempting to use unauthorized materials,information, study aids, or electronic devices in any academic exercise. This includes, but isnot limited to:i. Copying from another student‘s paper or submitting another person‘s work.ii. Allowing papers, tests or other assignments to be copied by other students.iii. Knowingly using, buying, selling, offering, transporting, communicatingelectronically or soliciting any of the contents of a test.iv. Collaborating with another student on any assignment without permission of theinstructor on online quizzes.v. Taking a test for another student or permitting someone else to take a test for thenursing student.vi. Intentional misrepresentation of facts or incidents relating to any event surroundingthe course or the program.2.10.3 Plagiarism: Plagiarism is the representation of the work of others as the student‘s own,including the use of papers or other work of the course written or done by others. Thisincludes, but is not limited to:i. The use of another's words, facts, ideas, or information without acknowledgment ofthe source. The degree of documentation may differ but all papers require13 | P a g e