Understanding Academic Integrity Issues

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What is emphasized as a key component to having a productive plagiarism meeting?

The assumption of guilt by the staff

A prior apology for any mistakes made

The absence of intent to plagiarise (correct)

The presence of witnesses during the meeting

How is the reduction of marks determined during a plagiarism case?

By two staff members who assess the work independently (correct)

By a committee vote of all staff present

By the student during the plagiarism meeting

By one staff member based on personal judgment

What is a significant risk of failing to properly cite sources?

It can bother your lecturers during classes

It may unintentionally comply with academic expectations

It can result in quickly escalating penalties (correct)

It leads to ineffectiveness in personal research practices

What should students do if they encounter something they do not understand before a plagiarism meeting?

Read the relevant material and report on it Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a source of academic integrity issues?

Relying solely on personal intuition without references Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of a student within the academic community?

To conduct research honestly and credit others Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions demonstrates good academic practice?

Accepting feedback and corrections from a tutor Signup and view all the answers

What should a student do if they are struggling to complete their work on time?

Plan ahead and request extensions if needed Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a consequence of plagiarism?

Recognition for original work Signup and view all the answers

How should a student demonstrate their own achievement in academic work?

By conducting original work for each class Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes plagiarism in an academic context?

Copying someone else’s work or ideas without acknowledgment Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately reflects the consequences of not following academic standards?

You can face serious trouble even if you did not consciously cheat. Signup and view all the answers

What is a main feature of the Turnitin system?

It checks against internet content including most websites. Signup and view all the answers

What defines poor paraphrasing?

Rephrasing text without improving upon the original language. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following strategies can help to avoid poor paraphrasing?

Write down original notes before drafting the assignment. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it generally advised against excessive quoting in academic writing?

It can lead to unclear student arguments. Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential step in the good writing process?

Reading through the source material. Signup and view all the answers

What should you never do when attempting to paraphrase?

Copy with the intent to paraphrase later. Signup and view all the answers

What is considered self-plagiarism?

Reusing material you previously submitted in a different assignment Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario is classified as academic misconduct?

Submitting a commissioned essay Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements reflects a common misunderstanding regarding collaboration?

Working together enhances learning as long as the final submission is original. Signup and view all the answers

What should students do if they receive a warning letter regarding their work?

Read the letter and assess their past work for overlap. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important not to have an original source and your essay open at the same time?

To prevent accidental copying and pasting Signup and view all the answers

What does 'commissioning' an essay entail?

Purchasing an essay from a third-party source Signup and view all the answers

What is a key reason to write notes in your own words?

To ensure understanding and prevent plagiarism Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about Generative AI tools is correct?

They should be used carefully as they may lead to plagiarism. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a set of values upheld by the academic community to ensure honest, fair, and original work.
Plagiarism is a form of academic misconduct.
Plagiarism involves copying someone else's work or ideas without acknowledging them.
Plagiarism is presenting someone else's work as your own.

Academic Integrity Issues

Poor understanding of the subject matter can lead to academic integrity issues.
Poor paraphrasing can lead to academic integrity issues.
Poor note-taking is one source of academic integrity issues.
Poor citation/referencing is a risk for academic integrity issues.
Rushing assignments can lead to academic integrity issues.
Lack of understanding of academic integrity is a common academic integrity issue.

Turnitin

Turnitin checks submitted work against various sources, including:
- All reports from the same assignment.
- Previous reports submitted to the university.
- Reports from other universities using Turnitin.
- Electronic books.
- Print books (from previous submitted work).
- The internet (and anything found on the internet).

Generative AI

Generative AI is a form of academic misconduct.
Generative AI includes programs like ChatGPT, and GrammarlyGo.
Turning in work you did not complete yourself is academic misconduct.

Poor Paraphrasing

Poor paraphrasing is relying too heavily on the original source instead of paraphrasing the text in your own words.
Paraphrasing demonstrates an understanding of the subject matter and shows you can explain it in your own words.

Avoiding Poor Paraphrasing

Go from sources to notes, then to the assignment.
Never copy with the intent to paraphrase later.
Write only what you understand.
Always quote and cite when using exact words from the original source.
Excessive quoting can still lead to problems.
Trust your writing.

Good Writing Process

Read the material and take notes.
Write the key message in your own words.
Create a bullet point structure for your essay.
Complete the essay using only your notes.
Do not have the original source and your essay open at the same time.

Ignorance is no Excuse

Ignorance of plagiarism or paraphrasing is not an acceptable excuse for plagiarism.
Group work does not exempt you from individual work requirements or academic integrity.
Lecturers are not responsible for explaining the proper use of material.
Inability to reinvent terminology is not an excuse for plagiarism.
Re-using previously submitted work for another assignment is self-plagiarism.

Self-Plagiarism

Do not reuse previous work in your current assignments.
Do not reuse essays or blog posts from two years ago.

Collaboration vs. Collusion

Collaboration with other students is encouraged for learning.
Do not share drafts of writing with others, and submit your own unique work. Collusion is a serious academic offense.

Commissioning Essays

Submitting work you did not complete is plagiarism and academic misconduct.
Using Generative AI for your assignments is unacceptable academic misconduct.
Referrals to the College Misconduct and Fitness to Practice Committee is possible.
Failure of the academic program is a possible outcome for these actions.

Advice Letters

Students may receive letters relating to academic integrity infractions.
Letters help students identify mistakes and avoid similar problems in the future.
Seek guidance from your tutor.
Consult the resources provided.

Invitation to an Interview

Interviews are for addressing plagiarism concerns.
Material review is essential before interviews.
Attendance at the interview is mandatory.

Plagiarism Meeting Penalties

Plagiarism penalties are assigned by two staff members to eliminate bias.
Penalties escalate quickly.

Sources of Academic Integrity Issues

Trusting your own intellect is key for academic integrity.
Poor paraphrasing can lead to academic integrity concerns.
Lecturers’ office hours and discussion boards are resources for assistance.
Academic resources (like Canvas and organization resources) support appropriate assignment preparation and submission.
Rushing assignments can cause academic integrity issues.

You are a Professional

You are part of an academic community.
Undertake research responsibly, and cite others appropriately.
Complete original work for each assignment.
Receive feedback and corrections to improve your work.

More Information and Support

The university provides resources, tutorials, and guidance on academic integrity.

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Description

This quiz explores the concept of academic integrity, emphasizing its importance in the academic community. It addresses common issues related to plagiarism, poor paraphrasing, and citation errors, while introducing tools like Turnitin that help uphold these principles.