Syllabus
Doctor of Clinical Nutrition
DCN 810: Advanced Methods in Nutrition Research 1 (Spring 2026)
Credits - 1
Description
Advanced skills in scholarly inquiry, critical evaluation of professional literature, doctoral-level research, and writing will be developed. Students conduct a secondary data analysis, comprehensive literature review, and author a manuscript. Nutrition and health profession research methodologies including quantitative and qualitative analysis and mixed methods approaches are emphasized. Students will conceptualize and produce a proposal for their doctoral research project.
Materials
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
DCN Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be prepared to:
- Identify a pre-existing dataset suitable for secondary data analysis.
- Formulate a focused research question that addresses a gap in the literature and can be answered through secondary analysis of pre-existing data.
- Conduct a systematized review of literature to identify gaps that can be addressed through a novel research study.
- Propose appropriate statistical tests to analyze data.
- Apply scientific methods utilizing ethical research practices when proposing a research study.
- Generate a compelling, defensible scientific research plan for a novel secondary data analysis research study.
This course fulfills DCN Program Outcome 2 as demonstrated through the course key assessment – Secondary Data Analysis Research Plan.
Course Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
- Perform secondary data analysis to answer a novel research question.
- Author and defend a secondary data analysis research manuscript.
- Generate a prospectus including supporting literature and research methodology for the Doctoral Research Project.
Assignments
See Brightspace for full assignment instructions, requirements, and rubrics.
Secondary Data Analysis Study
Throughout this course, students will advance the Secondary Data Analysis research project initiated in DCN 800 by moving from planning into full implementation, interpretation, and dissemination. Working closely with faculty and research mentors, students will conduct their data analysis, develop a professional oral defense of their study, and produce a publication-ready manuscript suitable for submission to a peer-reviewed journal. This ongoing project serves as the central scholarly thread of the course, reinforcing advanced research competencies, scholarly communication, and professional contribution to the field of nutrition.
Oral Research Defense
Students will present and defend their Secondary Data Analysis Research Study through a professional 15–20 minute oral defense delivered live via Zoom. In this assignment, learners will refine and finalize their research presentation slides, integrating faculty feedback and clearly addressing the study’s background and need, research question, methods, results, interpretation, strengths and limitations, implications, and conclusion. Presentations should be clear, organized, and professional, with slides used to support rather than duplicate spoken content. Students are expected to rehearse, demonstrate confidence and depth of knowledge, and respond thoughtfully to questions regarding their research decisions and findings.
Publication-ready Manuscript
Students will complete and submit a finalized, publication-ready manuscript based on their Secondary Data Analysis Research Study. This assignment requires reviewing and adhering to the author guidelines of a selected professional journal to ensure proper structure, formatting, and inclusion of all required elements. The final manuscript should reflect high scholarly standards, effective communication of research findings, and readiness for submission to a professional publication outlet.
DCN 810 Secondary Data Analysis Research Study Manuscript must be approved by the DCN 810 Course Faculty and the DCN Program Director. Both a course grade of 80% (B-) or better and program approval of the DCN 810 Manuscript are required to enroll in DCN 830. Student may repeat this course no more than two times.
Writing Statement
As professionals in the field, you will consistently be expected to clearly and concisely articulate advanced concepts for diverse audiences at a variety of educational levels.
Graduate students are expected to integrate and apply current scientific evidence and scholarly practice guidelines when completing assignments. Theories, ideas, concepts, and other information obtained or generated through review of the scholarly literature must be synthesized and summarized across multiple sources and correctly attributed.
Graduate students are expected to produce work that is their own and that is their best quality work. Students are expected to screen and proofread their work prior to submission for proper attribution of sources and authority, clarity, grammar, spelling, formatting, and mechanical issues.
While there is often a portion of each assignment’s rubric dedicated specifically to grammar, spelling, mechanics, and formatting, it is critical to understand that failure to submit work that has been adequately proofed may result in a reduction of points in other areas of the rubric. These may include, but are not limited to metrics rating professionalism or content knowledge and synthesis; work submitted in graduate courses should provide evidence of strategic reading, writing, and academic speaking skills essential for success in the discipline.
Please note that the Graduate Programs in Applied Nutrition, which includes the Doctor of Clinical Nutrition program, holds the position that Grammarly and other artificial intelligence (AI) writing and generative technology should not be used when completing course assignments, unless explicitly permitted by course faculty and assignment instructions. These tools do not support a student’s personal and direct capacity to develop and hone skills in creativity, logic, critical thinking, analysis, evaluation, theorization, and writing, which are central to graduate level rigor, assessment, and research. Use of these tools may result in an academic integrity infraction.
Grading Policy
Your grade in this course will be determined by the following criteria:
Grade Breakdown
| Student Syllabus Contract | 10 |
| Week 1 Assignment: Selecting an Appropriate Journal for Your Manuscript | 30 |
| Week 1 Assignment: Statistical Software and Dataset Access | 20 |
| Week 1 Assignment: Updated Literature Search and Selection | 30 |
| Week 2 Assignment: Creating the Dataset | 50 |
| Week 3 Assignment: Dataset and Analytical Plan Review | 30 |
| Week 4 Assignment: Statistical Analyses Part 1 | 30 |
| Week 5 Assignment: Statistical Analyses Part 2 | 50 |
| Week 5 Discussion: Science Writing | 30 |
| Week 6 Assignment: Research Manuscript – Writing the Methods | 50 |
| Week 7 Assignment: Research Manuscript – Writing the Results | 50 |
| Week 8 Assignment: Research Manuscript – Writing the Discussion | 50 |
| Week 9 Assignment: Research Manuscript – Writing the Introduction | 50 |
| Week 10 Assignment: Research Manuscript – Writing the Abstract and Formatting the Manuscript | 50 |
| Week 11 Discussion: Peer Review of Secondary Data Analysis Research Manuscript | 40 |
| Week 12 Assignment: Revised Manuscript | 50 |
| Week 13 Assignment: Oral Defense Slide Presentation | 30 |
| Week 14 Assignment: Secondary Data Analysis Research Study Oral Defense | 120 |
| Week 15 Assignment: Secondary Data Analysis Research Study Final Manuscript | 200 |
| Week 16 Assignment: Course Reflection and E-Portfolio Piece | 30 |
| Total | 1000 |
The Doctor of Clinical Nutrition Program follows the UNE grading system for all courses, as outlined below. Matriculated graduate students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) or better. Failure to do so will result in academic probation and possible termination from the program. Any student receiving a grade below B- on any individual course has failed that course and must re-enroll and repeat the course to achieve a grade of B- or better. Any student who receives a grade of F in two or more courses is dismissed from the program. Please note: A minimum of a 3.0 GPA is required for degree conferral.
Schedule
Course Dates: January 14 – May 8
Week 1: Wednesday – Tuesday
Week 2: Wednesday – Tuesday
Week 3: Wednesday – Tuesday
Week 4: Wednesday – Tuesday
Week 5: Wednesday – Tuesday
Week 6: Wednesday – Tuesday
Week 7: Wednesday – Tuesday
Week 8: Wednesday – Tuesday
Spring Break: Wednesday – Tuesday
Week 9: Wednesday – Tuesday
Week 10: Wednesday – Tuesday
Week 11: Wednesday – Tuesday
Week 12: Wednesday – Tuesday
Week 13: Wednesday – Tuesday
Week 14: Wednesday – Tuesday
Week 15: Wednesday – Tuesday
Week 16: Wednesday – Friday
Please note: Weeks 1 and 16 will only open after the course surveys have been completed.
Week 1: Selecting a Journal and Updating the Literature Search
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Critically evaluate and compare the scope, audience, and focus of multiple journals to determine their alignment with their research topic.
- Articulate the reasons for selecting specific journals based on relevance to the research topic, target audience, and the journal’s impact in the field.
- Locate and accurately follow the author guidelines for selected journals.
- Plan and execute a structured, systematized literature search to identify primary literature related to the research question that has been published since completion of DCN 800.
- Critically evaluate methods and outcomes across related primary literature to confirm gaps and opportunities for future research.
Lectures and Multimedia
See course for required and supplemental media.
Required Readings
- Bourne PE. Ten simple rules for getting published. PLoS Comput Biol. 2005;1(5)e57.
- Ramia JM. How to select a journal for your research. World J Gastroenterol. 2023;29(21):3379-3384.
- Hasse JM. Developing the “write” skills for publishing. Nutr Clin Pract. 2013;28(2):153-157.
See course for supplemental resources.
Assignments
- Student Syllabus Contract – Must be completed prior to accessing the materials in Week 1
- Week 1 Assignment: Selecting an Appropriate Journal for Your Manuscript
- Week 1 Assignment: Statistical Software and Dataset Access
- Week 1 Assignment: Literature Search and Selection
Week 2: Preparing the Data Part 1
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Prepare their research data for statistical analysis via uploading, merging, screening, and cleaning datasets.
- Manipulate secondary data to create a clean dataset suitable for their research study.
Lectures and Multimedia
See course for required and supplemental media.
Required Readings
- Caldwell K. Seven steps for data cleaning. The Analysis Factor. Accessed September 2025.
See course for supplemental resources.
Assignments
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Week 2 Assignment: Creating the Dataset
Week 3: Preparing the Data Part 2
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Justify data preparation decisions in alignment with research best practices.
- Evaluate whether a dataset meets the assumptions of selected statistical tests.
- Propose solutions for any violations of statistical assumptions.
Lectures and Multimedia
See course for required and supplemental media.
Assignments
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Week 3 Assignment: Dataset and Analytical Plan Review
Week 4: Analyzing the Data
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Utilize statistical analysis software to perform data analysis procedures accurately.
- Conduct appropriate descriptive statistical analyses to summarize key variables in the dataset.
- Apply inferential statistical techniques to test hypotheses and address study aims.
- Interpret preliminary results in the context of research objectives.
Lectures and Multimedia
See course for required and supplemental media.
Assignments
- Week 4 Assignment: Statistical Analyses Part 1
Week 5: Preparing to Write
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Critically evaluate research findings for accuracy, identifying and correcting errors or discrepancies in the statistical analysis process.
- Incorporate constructive feedback to improve the quality and clarity of data analysis and interpretation of findings.
- Interpret author guidelines for a selected journal to guide writing approach and style.
Lectures and Multimedia
See course for supplemental resources.
Required Readings
- Ecarnot F, Seronde MF, Chopard R, Schiele F, Meneveau N. Writing a scientific article: A step-by-step guide for beginners. Eur Geriatr Med. 2015;6(6):573-579.
- Christensen NB, Kawakami S. How to structure research papers. Int J Urol. 2009;16(4):354-355.
Assignments
- Week 5 Assignment: Statistical Analyses Part 2
Discussions
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Week 5 Discussion: Science Writing
Week 6: Writing the Methods
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Analyze the methods section of published peer-reviewed secondary data analysis studies to identify journal-specific expectations for content and structure.
- Draft the methods section of a publication-ready manuscript in alignment with the author guidelines of a selected academic journal.
- Apply principles of academic and scientific writing to clearly describe research design, data source(s), variables, and statistical methods.
Lectures and Multimedia
See course for required and supplemental media.
Required Readings
- Willis LD. How to write the methods section of a research manuscript. Respir Care. 2023;68(12):1763-1770.
- Christensen NB, Kawakami S. How to structure research papers. Int J Urol. 2009;16(4):354-355.
See course for supplemental resources.
Assignments
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Week 6 Assignment: Research Manuscript – Writing the Methods
Week 7: Writing the Results
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Analyze the results section of published peer-reviewed secondary data analysis studies to identify journal-specific expectations for content and structure.
- Draft the results section of a publication-ready manuscript in alignment with the author guidelines of a selected academic journal.
- Present the results of a research study in a clear and concise manner, utilizing both narrative descriptions and appropriate tables and graphs.
- Apply principles of academic and scientific writing to clearly describe the results.
Lectures and Multimedia
See course for required and supplemental media.
Required Readings
- Labani S, Wadhwa K, Asthana S. Basic approach to data analysis and writing of results and discussion sections. MAMC Journal of Medical Sciences. 2017;3(1):6-15.
- Christensen NB, Kawakami S. How to structure research papers. Int J Urol. 2009;16(4):354-355.
Assignments
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Week 7 Assignment: Research Manuscript – Writing the Results
Week 8: Writing the Discussion
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Analyze the discussion section of published peer-reviewed secondary data analysis studies to identify journal-specific expectations for content and structure.
- Draft the discussion section of a publication-ready manuscript in alignment with the author guidelines of a selected academic journal.
- Synthesize and interpret research findings, contextualize results within the broader scientific literature, and articulate the strengths, limitations, and potential future implications of their study.
Required Readings
- Hess DR. How to write an effective discussion. Respir Care. 2023;68(12):1771-1774. doi:10.4187/respcare.11435
- Christensen NB, Kawakami S. How to structure research papers. Int J Urol. 2009;16(4):354-355.
Assignments
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Week 8 Assignment: Research Manuscript – Writing the Discussion
Week 9: Writing the Introduction
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Analyze the introduction of published peer-reviewed secondary data analysis studies to identify journal-specific expectations for content and structure.
- Draft the introduction of a publication-ready manuscript in alignment with the author guidelines of a selected academic journal.
- Introduce the research study in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.
Lectures and Multimedia
See course for required and supplemental media.
Required Readings
- Armağan A. How to write an introduction section of a scientific article? Turk J Urol. 2013;39(Suppl 1):8-9.
- Christensen NB, Kawakami S. How to structure research papers. Int J Urol. 2009;16(4):354-355.
Assignments
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Week 9 Assignment: Research Manuscript – Writing the Introduction
Week 10: Writing the Abstract and Formatting the Manuscript
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Analyze the abstract of published peer-reviewed secondary data analysis studies to identify journal-specific expectations for content and structure.
- Draft a concise abstract in alignment with the author guidelines of a selected academic journal.
- Apply principles of academic and scientific writing.
- Format and edit all sections of the secondary data analysis research manuscript.
Lectures and Multimedia
See course for required and supplemental media.
Required Readings
- Andrade C. How to write a good abstract for a scientific paper or conference presentation. Indian J Psychiatry. 2011;53(2):172-175.
Assignments
- Week 10 Assignment: Research Manuscript – Writing the Abstract and Formatting the Manuscript
Week 11: Manuscript Peer Review
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Perform peer review of one or more manuscripts, providing constructive feedback to strengthen the writing and presentation of content.
- Evaluate constructive feedback to improve the clarity, completeness, and conciseness of their research manuscript.
- Demonstrate professional respect and communication skills.
Lectures and Multimedia
See course for required and supplemental media.
Discussions
- Week 11 Discussion: Peer Review of Secondary Data Analysis Research Manuscript
Week 12 Assignment: Revised Manuscript
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Compile all components of their Secondary Data Analysis Study Manuscript into a cohesive, complete draft that aligns with author guidelines of their selected journal.
- Verify that all required manuscript sections (e.g., title page, abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, references, tables/figures) are present and properly formatted.
- Apply editing and revision strategies to improve clarity, organization, and scholarly tone throughout the manuscript.
Assignments
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Week 12 Assignment: Analytical Plan Part 2: Inferential Analysis
Week 13: Oral Defense Preparation and Manuscript Editing
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Create professional, clear, and engaging slides for their research study oral defense.
- Practice and refine their presentation skills, ensuring a confident and compelling delivery for their research study oral defense.
- Critically evaluate and integrate feedback to enhance the clarity, rigor, and coherence of scientific writing and presentation of information within their research manuscript.
Lectures and Multimedia
See course for required and supplemental media.
Required Readings
- Bourne PE. Ten simple rules for making good oral presentation. PLoS Comput Biol. 2007;3(4):e77.
Assignments
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Week 13 Assignment: Oral Defense Slide Presentation
Week 14: Oral Research Defense
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Synthesize and present research methods and findings from a secondary data analysis student in a coherent, scholarly, and professionally formatted oral presentation.
- Justify the core elements of the research study including need, methods, results, and interpretation of findings with accuracy and scholarly confidence.
- Demonstrate advanced oral communication skills by delivering a concise, well-organized, and engaging presentation to a live academic audience.
- Engage with an academic audience, effectively responding to questions and critiques from peers and DCN faculty regarding their research study.
Lectures and Multimedia
See course for required and supplemental media.
Required Readings
- Allen S, Williams P. Remote oral doctoral dissertation defenses in management, leadership, and business: benefits, pedagogy, and practices. Management Teaching Review. 2022;7(3):208-225.
- Larkin M. How to give a dynamic scientific presentation. Elsevier. August 4, 2015. Accessed May 12, 2024.
Assignments
- Week 14 Assignment: Secondary Data Analysis Research Study Oral Defense
Week 15: Final Manuscript
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Integrate constructive feedback to improve the clarity, accuracy, and overall quality of a research manuscript.
- Demonstrate proficiency in scientific writing, formatting, and organization of a scholarly manuscript according to selected journal guidelines.
- Produce a polished publication-ready manuscript that reflects completion of a secondary data analysis research study.
Assignments
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Week 15 Assignment: Secondary Data Analysis Research Study Final Manuscript
Week 16: Course Reflection
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Reflect on their experience of completing a secondary data analysis research study and preparing a manuscript for publication.
- Evaluate the support they received throughout their research process.
- Propose ways to enhance support systems for future research endeavors.
- Assess their current level of confidence in conducting research.
Assignments
- Week 16 Assignment: Course Reflection and E-Portfolio Piece
Student Resources
Online Student Support
Your Student Support Specialist is a resource for you. Please don't hesitate to contact them for assistance, including, but not limited to course planning, current problems or issues in a course, resources to support academic success, technology concerns, or personal emergencies.
Questions? Visit the Student Support Applied Nutrition page
UNE Library Services
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UNE Library Services may be accessed through OKTA or by visiting https://library.une.edu/.
- Library Access for all students: Your library login ID and password are the same as the ones you use to log into Brightspace.
- Nutrition Resources
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Accommodations
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Online Peer Support
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Information Technology Services (ITS)
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Career Ready Program
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Policies
AMA Writing Style Statement
In keeping with the requirements of the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, the American Medical Association (AMA) Manual of Style, 11th edition is the required writing format for this course and is available at both UNE libraries under the title "AMA Manual." Additional support for academic writing and AMA format is provided throughout the coursework as well as at the UNE Portal for Online Students.
Online resources: AMA Style Guide
Turnitin Originality Check and Plagiarism Detection Tool
The College of Professional Studies uses Turnitin to help deter plagiarism and to foster the proper attribution of sources. Turnitin provides comparative reports for submitted assignments that reflect similarities in other written works. This can include, but is not limited to, previously submitted assignments, internet articles, research journals, and academic databases.
You can learn more about Turnitin here: Understanding the Similarity Score for Students.
Submission of Coursework for Publication or Presentation
Students interested in submitting a manuscript or other work completed in the course for publication or presentation external to UNE must obtain written approval from the course instructor and DCN Program Director prior to submission. The student should contact the course instructor or DCN Program Director to obtain a copy of the DCN Permission to Publish/Present Form which must be completed by the student per the form's instructions. Failure to follow these steps and complete the form prior to submission for publication/presentation or abide by the requirements therein will result in a professionalism violation. If granted permission to publish or present, the student is expected to indicate that the manuscript or other work was prepared as part of course and degree requirements while a student in the Doctor of Clinical Nutrition at the University of New England. University affiliation for publications, abstracts, posters, or other presentations should be listed as "Graduate Programs in Applied Nutrition, College of Professional Studies, University of New England." Please contact the DCN Program Director for UNE templates and logos that must be used for posters and presentations.
Technology Requirements
Please review the technical requirements for UNE Online Graduate Programs: Technical Requirements
Students are responsible for ensuring continuous access to computer and technology requirements throughout their program of study. Course faculty will not routinely accept computer or other technology issues as an excuse for assignments that are not submitted per instructions, that are submitted late, or are missing a submission.
Course Participation Policy
Courses within the DCN Program are demanding and exacting. Students are expected to be present in course discussions and group activities, prepared for class, and actively engaged as evidenced by critical thinking and meaningful participation. Students are expected to schedule their personal and/or professional obligations and their course registrations so as to maintain continuous and complete participation throughout courses. Any absence from course activities will impede learning. However, circumstances may arise that cause students to be absent from active course participation on either a preplanned or an emergency basis.
Active course participation is defined as engaged participation in group activities, fulfilling discussion requirements within the published timeline, and submitting assignments within the published timeline. Absence is defined as lacking engaged participation in group activities and not fulfilling discussion requirements within the published timeline, and/or not submitting assignments within the published timeline.
Both preplanned and emergency absences are to be kept to a minimum and should not exceed, cumulatively, 10% of the assignments in a course. Exceeding this limit may result in grade reduction for the course or failing the course. Students are to make arrangements in advance of the absences with the instructor for submission of assignments and discussion participation, in accordance with specifications communicated in the course syllabus. An emergency absence is one that students do not know about in advance and often involves situations such as health issues. In this case, students are to notify the instructor as soon as possible and make arrangements for submission of assignments and discussion participation in accordance with specifications communicated in the course syllabus.
Late Policy
Assignments: Assignments submitted after the due date and time will receive a deduction of 10% of the total possible grade for each day it is late. After three days, the assignment will not be accepted. No assignments will be accepted after the course ends.
Discussion posts: If the initial post is submitted late, acceptance of the discussion board is at the discretion of the faculty. Any posts submitted after the end of the Discussion Board week will not be graded.
Students are encouraged to make every effort ahead of time to contact their instructor and their student support specialist if they are not able to meet an assignment deadline. Arrangements for extenuating circumstances may be considered by faculty.
Attendance Policy
6- to 8-week courses: Students taking online graduate courses through the College of Professional Studies will be administratively dropped for non-participation if a graded assignment/discussion post is not submitted before Sunday at 11:59 pm ET of the first week of the term. Reinstatement is at the purview of the Dean's Office.
10+ -week courses: Students taking online graduate courses through the College of Professional Studies will be administratively dropped for non-participation if a graded assignment/discussion post is not submitted before Friday at 11:59 pm ET of the second week of the term. Reinstatement is at the purview of the Dean's Office.
Student Handbook Online - Policies and Procedures
The policies contained within this document apply to all students in the College of Professional Studies. It is each student's responsibility to know the contents of this handbook.
UNE Course Withdrawal
Please contact your Enrollment and Retention Counselor if you are considering dropping or withdrawing from a course. Tuition charges may still apply. Students are strongly urged to consult with Student Financial Services, as course withdrawals may affect financial aid or Veterans benefits.
Academic Integrity
The University of New England values academic integrity in all aspects of the educational experience. Academic dishonesty in any form undermines this standard and devalues the original contributions of others. It is the responsibility of all members of the University community to actively uphold the integrity of the academy; failure to act, for any reason, is not acceptable. For information about plagiarism and academic misconduct, please visit UNE Plagiarism Policies.
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Cheating, copying, or the offering or receiving of unauthorized assistance or information.
- Fabrication or falsification of data, results, or sources for papers or reports.
- Action which destroys or alters the work of another student.
- Multiple submissions of the same paper or report for assignments in more than one course without permission of each instructor.
- Plagiarism, the appropriation of records, research, materials, ideas, or the language of other persons or writers and the submission of them as one's own.
Charges of academic dishonesty will be reviewed by the Program Director. Penalties for students found responsible for violations may depend upon the seriousness and circumstances of the violation, the degree of premeditation involved, and/or the student’s previous record of violations. Appeal of a decision may be made to the Dean whose decision will be final. Student appeals will take place through the grievance process outlined in the student handbook.