Academic misconduct

Understanding Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism

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Week 2: Goals

Define academic integrity and academic misconduct.

Welcome to the interactive learning resource on academic integrity and plagiarism at LCCA. In this module, we will explore the following learning outcomes:

Identify and discuss some of the most common types of academic misconduct.

Analyze examples of academic misconduct.

Evaluate the impact of academic misconduct on academic attainment.

Identify the main purposes of Turnitin.

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Index

2. What did we cover in class?

3. What do I need to do independently?

1. Introduction

6. Forum activity

5. Academic Misconduct

4. Academic Integrity

7. For more information

Introduction

In coming to LCCA, you are joining two academic communities: that of LCCA and also of Higher Education more generally. Within both of these communities everyone is expected to behave with academic integrity.

Academic integrity is the commitment to and demonstration of honest and moral behaviour in an academic setting. This is most relevant at the university level as it relates to providing credit to other people when using their ideas.

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What did we cover in class?

The presentation and materials we covered in class can be found on Canvas . Click on this button to view the resources.

It is good academic practice to review the content we have covered in class to cement your understanding and fortify your knowledge!

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What do I need to do independently?

Before the next inperson session you need to cover these 3 topics

Forum activity

Common Types of Academic Misconduct

Why is Academic integrity important?

Learning sessions 01

Module 1: Understanding Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is about owning your work truly, believing and excelling in your own academic voice. Academic integrity is about being honest. It's really important that you recognise that you are thoroughly deserving of your place on your course.

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Question 1: What is the primary focus of academic integrity?

C) Owning your work genuinely and being honest

B) Collaborating with fellow students

A) Earning high grades

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Question 2: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a consequence of academic misconduct?

c) A marker on your degree transcript

B) A student loan reduction

A) Suspension or dismissal

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What is the purpose of the Quality Assurance Agency's Academic Integrity Charter?

A) To encourage institutions to sign up for workshops

B) To create academic integrity policies for students

C) To ensure that institutions deal with academic integrity appropriately

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Learning sessions 02

Module 2: Common Types of Academic Misconduct

Click on the images below to learn more about the 4 main types of Academic misconduct

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Tips on preventing Plagerism

• Keep track of what you find from the beginning • Record full details of the sources you might use • Make good quality notes, don’t just copy • Be consistent! • Plan in advance • Do a little bit every day

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What happens if Academic Misconduct is found in my work?

Depending on the Academic Misconduct that has taken place, the outcome may be a mark reduction, a mark of zero, failure of the module, or expulsion. Plagiarism is a widespread problem in higher education, and most universities use plagiarism detection tools such as Turnitin to tackle plagiarism issues. Click on the picture on the right to try an interactive demo of Turnitin Feedback Studio.

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Check your understanding

To check your understanding complete this plagerism check:

Quiz!

Make note of your score as it will be needed later on!

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Learning unit completed

Good job!

Reflect on what you have learned in this module.

To finish this digital learning session, click on the "+" Icon to the right.Write up your reflection on the forum link here: This will be discussed and checked in class.

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Bibliography

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Contract cheating

Also known as ghost writing

Ghostwriting or contract cheating is when someone else writes your assignment or paper, and you submit it as your own work. To find out more about contract cheating click on the link below:

Contract cheating

1. What have I learned? Main concepts and ideas.
2. How did I learn it? Steps followed to learn it: group work, research, analysis of information, in-depth study, etc.
3. What has been the easiest and the most difficult part?
4. What was it useful for? Usefulness of what I have learned
5. In what other situations can I use it? Extrapolation of what I have learned to other subjects, daily life, etc.
6. What was your score in the Turnitin Quiz

Plagerism

Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's words, ideas, or work without proper attribution. It can occur in various forms, including copying and pasting from a source without citation. For more information see the presentation below:

Plagerism

Collusion

Collusion is when students work together to submit identical or highly similar work that's supposed to be individual. For more information about collusion see the presentation below:

Collusion

Cheating

Cheating involves using unauthorized materials, communication, or assistance during exams, quizzes, or assignments.