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Accessibility documentAcademic integrity: What is academic integrity?
Description: This topic introduces the fundamental concepts of academic integrity and ethics, why academic integrity is important and types and consequences of academic misconduct.
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What is academic integrity?
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This topic introduces:
● the fundamental concepts of academic integrity and ethics● types of academic misconduct● why academic integrity is important● consequences of academic misconduct.
This module will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
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Introduction
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All Australian Universities have policies that explain academic integrity at that institution.
Monash’s Student Academic Integrity Policy (PDF 47.8 kb) states:
Academic integrity is the moral code of academia. It involves using, generating and communicating information in an ethical, honest and responsible manner. (2013, p. 2)
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Watch these videos to learn more about academic integrity.
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Go to Appendix A to read the transcripts for these videos.
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Screen No. 3 Monash academic integrity policy
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Monash academic integrity policy
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Read the Monash Student Academic Integrity Policy (PDF 47.8 kb), then select all the expectations of Monash University students below and click SUBMIT.
Answer options: (for the correct answer, refer to Appendix B)
● acknowledge appropriately the work of others (citing and referencing)● seek permission to use the work of others, where required● take reasonable steps to ensure other students can't copy or misuse your
work● achieve the highest scores possible in university tasks● ensure that academic work is in no way falsified● undertake studies and research responsibly and with honesty and integrity.
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Ethics
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To get the most out of your studies, approach them with the right attitude. Use the opportunity of your time at university to develop expert knowledge and skills that will make you indispensable to employers and your eventual profession. There are no shortcuts to this process.
If you take shortcuts in your study, you are only harming yourself.
The attitude with which to approach your study involves honesty, fairness, respect and responsibility. If you strive for these values, understand the rules of academic integrity and apply the correct academic skills, you will be an ethical scholar who will become a valued ethical professional.
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Ethics and academic integrity
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Ethical conduct includes:
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● Honesty – being truthful about your work and the sources you use● Fairness – not seeking an unfair advantage, e.g. in group work activities,
share the workload● Respect – giving credit to other scholars and respecting your fellow students
and teachers● Responsibility – taking responsibility for your own learning.
Academic integrity means:
● supporting your ideas with high-quality, properly acknowledged evidence● not taking credit for other people’s work● communicating your own thinking with confidence● not seeking an unfair advantage in an exam by attempting to cheat.
Screen No. 6 Breaches of academic integrity
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Breaches of academic integrity
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There are several ways in which academic integrity can be breached. These are known collectively as academic misconduct, which is intentional or reckless conduct by which someone seeks to gain unfair academic advantage.
Academic misconduct includes cheating, collusion, falsification and plagiarism.
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Identify whether the following scenarios are types of academic misconduct.
Click on a scenario and answer Yes or No.
Scenarios: (for the correct answers, refer to Appendix B)
Scenario 1
At the beginning of a 'closed book' exam, Steven placed a number of prepared notes inside his exam paper so that he could access them if particular topics that he had been struggling with were questions on the exam paper. During the exam, Steven did not need to refer to the notes as there were no questions relating to the notes. Is this a breach of Academic Integrity?
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● Yes● No
Scenario 2
Amy was asked to work in a group on an analysis activity. They were asked to submit individual reports containing their own thoughts. In their individual reports, the group members submitted reports with different discussions and conclusions using the same data analysis results. Is this a breach of academic integrity?
● Yes● No
Scenario 3
Sandeep was asked to prepare a presentation. He undertook this unit last year but failed because he performed poorly in the exam. He decided that as he had received good marks in the presentation last year and the topic is similar, he will reuse the presentation and change it a little. Is this a breach of academic integrity?
● Yes● No
Scenario 4
Miki asked her partner who is a professional graphic designer to finish her portfolio as a favour. Is this a breach of academic integrity?
● Yes● No
Scenario 5
Steve had an assessment task that required him to interview two people working in marketing. He left it quite late and so he ran out of time to find people to interview.
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He decided to make up the interview results in order to complete the assignment. Is this a breach of academic integrity?
● Yes● No
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Types of academic misconduct
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Academic misconduct means conduct by which a student seeks to gain for himself, herself or another person an unfair or unjustified academic advantage in a course or unit of study and includes cheating, collusion and plagiarism. It may be intentional or reckless.
These are the types of academic misconduct that are covered in this module:
Plagiarism
Plagiarism means to take another person's ideas and/or manner of expressing them and to pretend they are your own by failing to give appropriate acknowledgment. This includes material sourced from the internet, staff, other students, and from published and unpublished works.
Collusion
Collusion means unauthorised collaboration on assessable work (written, oral or practical) with other people. Collusion may be with another Monash student or with people external to the University. This applies to work assessed by Monash or another university.
Cheating
Cheating means to seek to obtain an unfair advantage in an examination or written, oral or practical work, required to be submitted or completed for assessment in a course or unit of study and includes the resubmission of work that has already been assessed in another unit.
Contract cheating
Contract cheating is when you get someone else to do your assessment for you. This includes submitting work that you have asked or paid someone else to do, or having another person take a quiz or an examination for you.
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Screen No. 8 Why is academic integrity important?
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Why is academic integrity important? Because it makes your education complete, genuine and valuable.
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Click on the video thumbnails below to find out what your fellow students think about it. The videos will open in a pop-up window.
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1. It’s a key part of your academic training at university.2. It leads to academic success.3. Understanding and knowledge of academic integrity are essential for both
your studies and your career.
Go to Appendix A to read the transcripts for these videos.
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Screen No. 9 Consequences
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Consider this situation: You handed in an assignment that included others’ uncited work (intentionally or unintentionally). What do you think your lecturer might do? Check the possible options below.
Answer options: (for the correct answer, refer to Appendix B)
1. check the assignment using text-matching software like Turnitin, or code-matching software such as MOSS
2. fail your assignment3. talk to you (the student)4. talk to his or her immediate supervisor5. place your name on the Academic Integrity Warnings Register.
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If you need help, read the Monash Student Academic Integrity Policy (PDF 47.8 kb).
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We hope this activity has given you a better understanding of the consequences of breaching academic integrity. Minor breaches are unintentional, whereas major breaches can be intentional or reckless, and are treated as academic misconduct. Click the next arrow again to find out more.
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Screen No. 10 Consequences of unintentionally breaching academic integrity
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The consequences of minor, unintentional breaches of academic integrity include having to participate in additional academic skills development. To ensure that you have not gained an unfair advantage in your assessment task, other actions may also be taken, which could include:
● loss of marks● remarking to exclude the section of work that breaches academic integrity● resubmitting all or part of the work● having your name placed on the Academic Integrity Warnings Register.
If you receive a warning or a penalty for breaching academic integrity, it will be recorded on a register.
Screen No. 11 Consequences of intentionally breaching academic integrity
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Consequences of intentionally breaching academic integrity
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The consequences for intentional or reckless breaches of academic integrity (known as academic misconduct) are more severe. The penalties applied will depend on the seriousness of the offence and whether you have been counselled before. These may include:
● the work not being assessed● a zero mark for the unit● suspension● exclusion from the University● having your name placed on the Academic Integrity Warnings Register or the
Student Discipline Register● additional consequences later in your career.
Records within the Academic Integrity Warning Register will be retained for seven years (if no disciplinary action was taken) or 15 years (where a penalty or disciplinary action was incurred) from the date of the decision.
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Now that you know more about academic integrity test your knowledge of the topic with the next few check your understanding questions. These questions are not scored and are for your own self-learning.
Click Start Quiz to begin.
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Question 1 of 5: Claiming credit - Ethics
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Is it acceptable to claim credit for work done by a friend without their knowledge?
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1. Acceptable2. Unacceptable
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Which of the following are consequences of academic misconduct? Select all the correct answers, then click the SUBMIT button.
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1. A zero mark for the unit.2. Suspension.3. The work not being assessed. 4. Exclusion from the University.5. Loss of marks.6. Warnings register.
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Question 3 of 5: Types of academic misconduct and definitions.
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Listed below are four types of academic misconduct. Match the definitions on the left to the terms on the right by dragging them, then click Check.
1. Collusion2. Cheating3. Contract cheating4. Plagiarism
Answer options (for answers, refer to Appendix B):
Definitions:
1. To take another person's ideas and/or manner of expressing them and to pretend they are your own.
2. Asking a person or a company, for a price or for free, to write some or all of your assignment, take a quiz or take an examination for you.
3. Unauthorised collaboration on assessable work with other people from within or outside the University.
4. Obtaining an unfair advantage in an examination or written, oral or practical assessment, including resubmission of work that has already been assessed in another unit.
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Screen No. 16 Question 4 of 5: Why academic integrity is important
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Why is behaving with academic integrity during your time in university important? Click on all the correct answers.
Answer options (for answers, refer to Appendix B):
1. Academic integrity is an essential part of your university education.
2. You will be guaranteed to pass all your units.
3. It's fair to the other members of the academic community.
4. You will be learning essential skills for your future career.
5. It leads to academic success.
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Screen No. 17 - Question 5 of 5: Definition of academic integrity
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What is academic integrity? Click on the right answer.
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Answer options (for answers, refer to Appendix B):
1. Creating academic works that are accurate and comprehensive.2. Using, generating and communicating information in an ethical, honest and
responsible manner.3. Developing a good relationship with the academic community.4. Achieving the best grades for all your assignments and examinations.
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Summary
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Here is a summary of what you have learned in this module:
● Academic integrity is undertaking studies and research responsibly and with honesty and integrity
● Studying ethically means being honest, fair, respectful and responsible● Breaches of academic integrity can include cheating, collusion, falsification
and plagiarism● Academic integrity is important as it makes your education complete, genuine
and valuable● There are serious consequences to accidental and intentional breaches of
academic integrity
To go through any of the strategies again, navigate through the menu by clicking the link in the top right corner.
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End of module
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Well done for completing this module on academic integrity.
If you haven’t done so already, view the other modules or explore more resources by selecting the links provided.
Resources
● Further resources ● Citing and referencing
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View the other modules
● Plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating ● Putting academic integrity into practice
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Appendix A: Video transcripts
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Video 1 transcriptSue Elliott:
Hello and welcome to Monash University's tutorials on academic integrity. This is a really important tutorial so I hope you'll engage with the material.
This will tell you how to succeed at university. If universities were a factory, they'd be producing as we do, ideas and knowledge and new understandings of old knowledge.
So it's important that you attribute that knowledge and those ideas of other people when writing your own work. We want to know what you know.
We really want to know what you think and importantly we want to know what your impact on the world will be. We want to know how you understand your place in the world.
So to do that, you need to learn some pretty basic rules about how to cite when it's other people's ideas, other people's knowledge creations and when the ideas are your own. So watch this. You'll learn a lot and it'll make a huge difference to your success at university. Good luck.
Video 2 transcriptScreen text: What is academic integrity? Some student perspectives...
Komal (studying social work):
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To me academic integrity is about being morally and ethically right. About staying true to your values and being honest.
Emily (studying media and communications) :
We have to be honest to ourselves, and to the work we create, and to be fair to the sources we include in our work.
Screen text: How do you study with academic integrity?
Rebecca (studying environment and sustainability):
I study with academic integrity by not plagiarising or cheating off other people's work as well as making sure that I cite and reference other authors and publications if I use them within my assignments.
Philip (studying translation and interpretation):
You should not copy or ask for inappropriate help from others for your assignments and you don't provide those inappropriate help or assistance for others. Plus when in examinations, you don't copy from others and you don't offer help for others in exams.
Screen text: Why is academic integrity important?
Komal (studying social work):
I think academic integrity is important because it makes sure that if you come up with an idea that's original, people will give you credit for it if they use your idea later. And also if you're working within a group and you're allowed to collaborate, it ensures that everyone's ideas and voices are credited.
Philip (studying translation and interpretation):
When in exams and assignments, consider this. If somebody else is cheating and they get a better result than you do, you would probably feel very very disappointed. So this is very important for fairness. So that's why academic integrity is very important.
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Video 1 transcriptNarrator (female):
Australia and other countries use a cultural model of knowledge creation that is based on argument. Scholars hold up an argument - drawing upon evidence and the work of previous scholars, and invite others to accept this new understanding.
At Monash, you will learn to think originally, contribute your own ideas and produce original work. It’s therefore important to clearly distinguish your work from the work of others. Acknowledging the sources that you have used in your work highlights where you have contributed your own ideas and research.
If you don’t know how to do this, your education is not complete and you may not achieve the high grades you hope for.
Video 2 transcriptNarrator (male):
Working with academic integrity will help you to succeed in your assessment tasks. Your tutors and lecturers will mark you on your ability to write in your own words, demonstrate your own ideas on the topic, correctly use evidence to support your ideas, and use the correct citing and referencing style for your discipline.
Academic integrity means that your degree accurately and genuinely represents the knowledge and skills that you have gained through study, and that you are properly prepared for your professional life.
Video 3 transcriptNarrator (female):
Practising academic integrity now will help with your career in the future. Employers value graduates who are honest and trustworthy and who show professional integrity and critical analysis in their work.
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Knowing how to develop your own thinking and ideas - rather than copying what others before you have done - means that you will be creative and innovative, and these are attributes highly sought after in any job.
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Appendix B: Activity answers
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Read the Monash Student Academic Integrity Policy (PDF 47.8 kb), then select all the expectations of Monash University students below and click SUBMIT.
Correct answers:
● acknowledge appropriately the work of others (citing and referencing)● seek permission to use the work of others, where required● take reasonable steps to ensure other students can't copy or misuse your
work● ensure that academic work is in no way falsified● undertake studies and research responsibly and with honesty and integrity
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● achieve the highest scores possible in university tasks
Feedback:
Incorrect. You have selected some appropriate statements, but take a look at the policy document again to see if you have included all the expectations
Correct. All of the selected statements are important requirements for Monash students in order to comply with the University’s academic requirements.
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At the beginning of a 'closed book' exam, Steven placed a number of prepared notes inside his exam paper so that he could access them if particular topics that he had been struggling with were questions on the exam paper. During the exam, Steven did not need to refer to the notes as there were no questions relating to the notes. Is this a breach of Academic Integrity?
● YesFeedback: That's correct. The notes were were not authorised for use in the exam as it was a 'closed book' exam. Possession of unauthorised material in a exam, such as notes, a mobile phone, writing on body parts, are considered academic misconduct. Make sure you check with your lecturer regarding the format and requirements of the exam. Also refer to Exam rules for further information.
● NoFeedback: That's incorrect. This is considered academic misconduct. Although Steven did not refer to the notes, being in possession of the notes is an offense in itself. Make sure you check with your lecturer regarding the format and requirements of the exam. Also refer to Exam rules for further information.
Scenario 2
Amy was asked to work in a group on an analysis activity. They were asked to submit individual reports containing their own thoughts. In their individual reports, the group members submitted reports with different discussions and conclusions using the same data analysis results. Is this a breach of academic integrity?
● YesFeedback: That’s incorrect. This is not considered to be collusion. Using the same data analysis results is not collusion as they conducted the analysis together. The important thing is they produced individual discussions and came to different conclusions in their reports.
● NoFeedback: That’s correct. This is not considered to be collusion. Using the
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same data analysis results is not collusion as they conducted the analysis together. The important thing is they produced individual discussions and came to different conclusions in their reports.
Scenario 3
Sandeep was asked to prepare a presentation. He undertook this unit last year but failed because he performed poorly in the exam. He decided that as he had received good marks in the presentation last year and the topic is similar, he will reuse the presentation and change it a little. Is this a breach of academic integrity?
● YesFeedback: That’s correct. This is considered to be cheating, which includes unauthorised resubmission of work that has already been assessed in another unit. Resubmitting your work from another unit or a unit that you are repeating is self-plagiarism, which is also a breach of academic integrity.
● NoFeedback: That’s incorrect. This is considered to be cheating, which includes unauthorised resubmission of work that has already been assessed in another unit. Resubmitting your work from another unit or a unit that you are repeating is self-plagiarism, which is also a breach of academic integrity.
Scenario 4
Miki asked her partner who is a professional graphic designer to finish her portfolio as a favour. Is this a breach of academic integrity?
● YesFeedback: That’s correct. This is actually known as contract cheating. Contract cheating is when you get someone else to do your assessment for you. This includes submitting work that you have asked or paid someone else to do, or having another person take a quiz or an examination for you.
● NoFeedback: That’s incorrect. This is known as contract cheating. Contract cheating is when you get someone else to do your assessment for you. This
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includes submitting work that you have asked or paid someone else to do, or having another person take a quiz or an examination for you.
Scenario 5
Steve had an assessment task that required him to interview two people working in marketing. He left it quite late and so he ran out of time to find people to interview. He decided to make up the interview results in order to complete the assignment. Is this a breach of academic integrity?
● YesFeedback: That’s correct. This is considered to be falsification. As a Monash student, you are required to ensure that your academic work is in no way falsified.
● NoFeedback: That’s incorrect. This is considered to be falsification. As a Monash student, you are required to ensure that your academic work is in no way falsified.
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Consider this situation: You handed in an assignment that included others’ uncited work (intentionally or unintentionally). What do you think your lecturer might do? Check the possible options below.
Correct answers:
1. check the assignment using text-matching software like Turnitin, or code-matching software such as MOSS
2. fail your assignment3. talk to you (the student)4. talk to his or her immediate supervisor5. place your name on the Academic Integrity Warnings Register.
Feedback:
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1. Correct. This can be used to confirm whether your text is too similar to other original work.
2. This is possible. After investigating the issue, a lecturer would consider the knowledge and skill-level of the student, severity of plagiarism and whether the student has been penalised for this before, and can decide upon such a penalty.
3. Good choice. Part of an academic’s responsibility is to model, teach and uphold academic integrity in work produced by students. This presents an opportunity to teach the student about the issues identified, find out why this may have occurred, and direct the student to helpful resources.
4. Good option. Many lecturers and tutors are skilled in detecting academic dishonesty, but they still may wish to seek advice from more senior academics in some circumstances.
5. This is possible. The lecturer could place your name on the Academic Integrity Warnings Register to record that you have been warned about plagiarism or collusion (even if no formal action was taken or penalty applied) or to record that you have been penalised for breaching the University’s Student Academic Integrity Policy.
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Is it acceptable to claim credit for work done by a friend without their knowledge?
Correct answers:
Unacceptable
Feedback: That’s correct. Most people would consider this a form of stealing.
Incorrect answers:
Acceptable
Feedback: Are you sure? Most people would disagree with you, because they would consider it a form of stealing.
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Why academic integrity is important?
Correct answers:
All answer options are correct.
Feedback: Correct. These are all possible consequences of academic misconduct, which the University takes very seriously.
Incorrect answers:
If not all answer options have been selected
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Listed below are four types of academic misconduct. Match the definitions on the left to the terms on the right by dragging them, then click Check.
1. Collusion2. Cheating3. Contract cheating4. Plagiarism
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Collusion
Unauthorised collaboration on assessable work with other people from within or outside the University.
Cheating
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Obtaining an unfair advantage in an examination or written, oral or practical assessment, including resubmission of work that has already been assessed in another unit.
Contract cheating
Asking a person or a company, for a price or for free, to write some or all of your assignment, take a quiz or take an examination for you.
Plagiarism
To take another person's ideas and/or manner of expressing them and to pretend they are your own.
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Why academic integrity is important?
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Academic integrity is an essential part of your university education.
Feedback: Practising academic integrity throughout your time at university will encourage you to think independently and gain a deeper understanding about your subjects.
It's fair to the other members of the academic community.
Feedback: Practising academic integrity means that other academics’ work, and perhaps your work in the future, are appropriately and fairly acknowledged.
You will be learning essential skills for your future career.
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Feedback: Practising academic integrity throughout your academic journey at university will prepare you for your professional working life. No matter what your career path will be, you should strive to be an ethical, honest and responsible member of your working community.
It leads to academic success.
Feedback: Behaving with academic integrity does not guarantee that you will pass all your units. However, practising academic integrity throughout your time at university will encourage you to think independently and gain a deeper understanding of your subjects.
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You will be guaranteed to pass all your units.
Behaving with academic integrity does not guarantee that you will pass all your units. However, practising academic integrity throughout your time at university will encourage you to think independently and gain a deeper understanding about your subjects. These positive results of practising academic integrity contribute to your academic success.
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What is academic integrity? Click on the right answer.
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Using, generating and communicating information in an ethical, honest and responsible manner.
Feedback: Correct. Academic integrity is how you conduct yourself in the process of using, generating and communicating information throughout your academic journey - whether you are conducting research, working through your assignments or sitting your examinations.
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Creating academic works that are accurate and comprehensive.
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Developing a good relationship with the academic community.
Feedback: Incorrect. Although developing a good relationship with the academic community is essential to your academic journey, academic integrity is how you conduct yourself in this journey. Try again.
Achieving the best grades for all your assignments and examinations.
Feedback: Incorrect. Although achieving the best grades is important for many students, academic integrity is how you conduct yourself in the process of working through your assignments and examinations. Try again.
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Appendix CReference
Monash University. (2013). The Monash Academic Integrity Policy. Retrieved from https://www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/801841/Student-Academic-Integrity-Policy.pdf
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