Summary What constitutes academic misconduct? Intentionally misrepresenting your work or the work of others Falsifying or fabricating data or citations Forging academic documents Abusing confidentiality Retaliating against those who report alleged or suspected misconduct In Depth Academic misconduct…

Summary While Cornell graduate students have exceptional flexibility in shaping the direction of their studies, students should be aware of both administrative and academic requirements  that may be imposed by…

Summary For students in graduate research degrees, earning a “major” or “minor” in a specific subject or concentration is not explicitly linked to the completion of coursework but is instead…

Summary Quick Facts: Your reputation and that of your collaborators, faculty, field, and university depend on you conducting sound, responsible, and ethical research. Understanding how to conduct responsible research is…

Summary Conducting sound, responsible research is more than simply being in compliance with rules and regulations. Ethical researchers and scholars think critically about the impact of their behavior on others—their…

Summary Health and safety considerations are paramount for students working in environments where there may be biological, fire, radiation, chemical, and laboratory safety considerations. Thus, Cornell offers safety training, much of which…

Summary Forming a new committee Students must select their special committee chair within three weeks of registering with the Graduate School. A temporary committee chair or the field’s director of…

Summary The thesis or dissertation is a scholarly work that forms the capstone of a research degree program. The Graduate School’s Code of Legislation requires the completion and defense of the…