Issues of academic honesty:

At the beginning of the semester, your instructor will discuss with you standards of ethical behavior in academia and, specifically, foreign language writing, including those that pertain to the use of technological resources.  These explanations will include the use of on-line dictionaries and appropriate use of other on-line materials, such as foreign language websites, in your own work. The use of translation programs is categorically prohibited for any work submitted as your own. 

Please know that it is not very difficult for an instructor to recognize plagiarized, copied, or machine-translated work.  Inaccurate incorporations, typos in the English input (which result in inaccurate or even missing German translations), and - most tellingly - a stark differential in stylistic sophistication by comparison to a student's usual work, including but not limited to the use of regional varieties, are sure give-aways. 

It is also not permissible to have friends (German or otherwise), relatives, previous instructors, tutors, or any other person not specifically pre-approved by the instructor, correct or edit or otherwise alter/improve any work you submit for academic credit. 

Violations of standards of academic honesty will not be tolerated.  Punishments may include a lowering of the grade, no credit for dishonest work, expulsion from the course, a notation on your academic record, and others, deemed appropriate by the instructor, the course supervisor, or deans.   PLEASE NOTE THAT AS PER UNIVERSITY POLICY, ALMOST ANY PENALTY MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A LETTER, WHICH WILL BE DEPOSITED IN YOUR STUDENT FILE.

For specific penalty options and procedures regarding academic misconduct (e.g., "cheating"), please visit http://www.wisc.edu/students/conduct/uws14.htm