At the end of this section, you should be able to define academic integrity and the values associated with it. |
Based on your responses to the poll questions, how would you define academic integrity? Use this activity to prioritize what you think are the most important attributes.
Drag and Drop the attributes in order of personal priority, where 1 is High Priority and 5 is Important but Lower Priority |
Definitions of Academic Integrity |
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Academic integrity is a term used to indicate ethical behaviour by learners as they participate in learning environments, especially with respect to expectations for assessments.
The University's Learning Charter (Student Commitment 4) states that students should undertake all learning activities with academic and ethical integrity. Honouring this commitment requires that students understand key principles of academic integrity and adhere to the standards set out in the Regulations on Student Academic Misconduct.
The International Center for Academic Integrity defines academic integrity as a commitment, even in the face of adversity, to six fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility, and courage.
Examples of Upholding Academic Integrity |
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Examples of undertaking your work with academic integrity include:
Academic misconduct is a term used to indicate a violation or breach of academic integrity.
It commonly refers to a learner’s actions related to an assessment that is outside of the expectations or rules that an instructor has set. Generally, academic misconduct includes
Examples of Academic Misconduct |
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According to the University's "Regulations On Student Academic Misconduct" (2022)5, academic misconduct can be summarized as follows (please refer to pages 6 - 8 of the Regulations for a complete list):
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