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Setting: The Library.

You, Greg and Fran are seated around a long table, working on the same individual assignment.

Fran says, “Hey! I have a great idea!”

You ask, “What’s that?”

Fran says, “Why don’t we split up the work? It’ll be quicker if we all pitch in and do it together.”

You and Greg respond, “Great idea. Let’s do it!”

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Why might you work with Greg and Fran? Perhaps you think it will save each of you time, Greg and Fran have higher marks than you, you could devote more time to other school work, or you might think you can learn more from working with Greg and Fran.

However, if this work is meant to be completed individually, working together in this situation is collusion as you are not completing this assignment in the spirit in which it was intended. You and your classmates are at risk of receiving, at minimum, a "0" on this assignment and/or in the course.

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Setting: Classroom.

Your instructor says, “Don’t forget your assignment is due next class. Remember, this is an individual assignment. You are meant to work alone.

You think to yourself, “Uh oh, I already completed half of the assignment with Greg and Fran!”

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If you did choose to work with Greg and Fran, what should you do now?

You might finish the rest of the assignment with Greg and Fran, complete the last half of the assignment on your own, or you could ask Greg and Fran what they want to do. However, in each of these choices you continue to risk the consequences mentioned above.

Alternatively, you could start the assignment over on your own. While the assignment may take longer to complete, this is the best choice to make as you will maintain your academic integrity. Remember, you can also reach out to the Library or Student Learning Hub for authorized support and guidance in completing your assignments.