Lucy obtained the midterm exam from the photocopying machine. The definition of “obtain” in the Merriam Webster Online Dictionary means “to hold on to, or possess.” In the case of Lucy she had possession of the test when she picked it up from the photocopy machine. This fact shows that Lucy did obtain the exam. The UHD Academic Honesty Section 2.2 labeled Academic Honesty Violations, Bullet 3, states that “obtaining and/ or using unauthorized material.” Lucy did violate this section of the policy. Lucy also used the essay topic seen on the exam copy to prepare for her test. She knew the main essay topic and was able to use the “unauthorized material” from the test to make an outline of the topic and present it on the test day. Paragraph 2, Sentence 2 page 410 states, “As soon as Prof. Sanders handed out the exam, she glanced at the essay question, picked up her pen, opened her examination book, and began writing.” The definition of “unauthorized” from the Merriam Webster Dictionary means “unapproved.” Since Lucy did not have Prof. Sander’s permission to look at his test and familiarize herself with the essay topic is in fact unapproved and is a violation under the UHD Honesty Policy.…