Columbia Business School’s Honor Code:

As a lifelong member of the Columbia Business School community, I adhere to the principles of truth, integrity, and respect.  I will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do. 

The following are essential resources that will help you adhere to the Honor Code. 

Essential Academic and Conduct Guidelines

Penalty Guidelines for Breaches of Academic Integrity and Conduct

This table lists examples of various breaches of the Honor Code –– including plagiarism, cheating, and disruptive conduct –– and the range of penalties that can be expected in the case of each.  *Note: The list of examples is not exhaustive and serves merely as guidance for Disciplinary Committees. 

Individual and Group Work Guidelines Table

This table outlines the individual and group assignment lettering system (A through D), including guidelines for working together and discussion, submission of work, and grades received.

Procedure for Student Discipline

Visit this site for an outline of the policies and disciplinary procedures invoked in cases of a student violation of the Honor Code.

Procedure for Student Grievances  

Visit this site to learn about assistance available to students who have witnessed an Honor Code violation or feel that a member of the faculty or administrative staff has not upheld or adhered to the Honor Code’s principles of truth, integrity and respect.

Helpful Guides on How to Properly Cite

The following links are basic resources on citing the work of another person you are referencing in your own work—and how to do it properly.  

What Are Citations?

Wikipedia’s basic definition of what it means to cite.  Scroll down to the “External Links” section for an excellent list of style guides and related tools.

How do I cite an online resource?

The Writers’ Workshop Citation Styles Handbook

A detailed list of how to properly cite authors, books, periodicals, Internet pages, and a range of other sources.