Respect for Intellectual Property Rights
Respect for intellectual labor and creativity is vital to academic discourse and enterprise. This principle applies to works of all creators and publishers in all media. It encompasses respect for the right to acknowledgment and the right to determine the form, manner, and terms of reproduction and distribution. Because electronic and digital information is volatile and easily reproduced, respect for the work and personal expression of others is especially critical in digital environments. Violations of authorial integrity including manipulation, plagiarism, unauthorized access, and copyright violations may be grounds for sanctions against not only individuals but the entire academic community as well.