Vol. 4, No. 2: Fall/Winter 2008
Contents
An Ethical Education
At IU Bloomington, instruction in ethics permeates the whole curriculum.
Reckoning with Plagiarism
Promoting honesty in academic writing and establishing a campus culture that values integrity.
What Happens When a Student Plagiarizes
IU follows stringent procedures before penalizing a student.
Leading the Examined Life
Developing the critical thinking skills to apply ethical theories to everyday choices.
Putting Ethics into Action
Students reach beyond the university to do good work in the wider community.
Teaching Research Ethics
Teachers share insights on helping young researchers to think about ethics.
Cosmopolitan Connections
Philosopher and ethicist Martha Nussbaum reflects on the benefits of a multicultural education.
Distant Mirrors
What we learn about ourselves and others through the study of non-Western cultures.
Drawing the Line in Cyberspace
Making rational, moral decisions in the shifting terrain of computer and information technology.
Test Your Understanding of Plagiarism
IU instructors often begin a course by having students complete an online tutorial.