Academic Standards

Links to Additional Resources

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Professor Office Hours

Your professor is knowledgeable and wants to help you succeed. Visiting their office hours to ask for clarity or support BEFORE you submit an assignment can help ensure that you are meeting their expectations and following the Academic Standards on your assignment.

The Writing Center

Located in the Johnson Center, the Mason Writing Center provides free tutorials to assist Mason student in various aspects of writing. https://writingcenter.gmu.edu/

Learning Services

If you are struggling with academic skills beyond writing, Learning Services provides a variety of academic skills workshops, coaching, and a tutoring program. https://learningservices.gmu.edu/

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Office of Research Integrity and Assurance:

When working on a research project, particularly those that require institutional review board approval, it is important that you have a clear understanding of what the requirements are related to successful and ethical completion of the project. The Office of Research Integrity and Assurance is a valuable resource for gaining a greater understanding of the meaning of integrity around specialized research topics. https://oria.gmu.edu/

University Libraries

No longer just a place to find books or research old documents, the staff in the University Libraries offer a variety of workshops and online tutorials aimed at helping you become a better researcher and scholar. https://library.gmu.edu/

Academic Standards Office

If you have questions about the policies or need assistance understanding what the policies mean, please reach out to us BEFORE you submit an assignment. It is always better to ask for help than to get stuck in an academically dishonest situation.