"In at least 150 words, demonstrate your understanding of what it means to behave according to a high standard of personal and academic integrity" -- should have made that 2000 words, minimum.
Great write-up, more than fair teacher who wants only what's best for their students.
> Honestly if they couldn’t do 150 without plagiarizing it, what’s the chance they could do 2000?
You've lumped too many people together in your use of "they".
In the author's own words:
> The semester from hell ended. Some students still failed. Some did some more plagiarism and failed. But, most of them got decent grades and engaged substantially with the course material. A small win for me and them.
Great write-up, more than fair teacher who wants only what's best for their students.