In Assiniboine's policy A25, fabrication is defined as “the intentional misrepresentation of any information in an academic exercise” (Assiniboine College, 2013).
Fabrication compromises the authenticity of:
in student assignments. The accurate representation of work and knowledge is crucial for instructors to be able to assess and evaluate student performance.
Fabrication includes various intentional acts, but can also include the results of students misusing sources or research tools.
Students must ensure that all information and data submitted in assignments is authentic. This means:
Even citing secondary or indirect sources without accessing the original may be considered fabrication. Instructors and/or Library staff may check for irregularities, and you are always responsible for the work you submit as an Assiniboine student.
To prevent fabrication, students should take proactive steps:
References
Assiniboine College. (2023). Policy A25. https://assiniboine.net/sites/default/files/documents/2019-08/a25.pdf