Curso online "Academic Integrity: Values, Skills, Action"

WEEK 1: WHAT IS ACADEMIC INTEGRITY? WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

• The meaning of academic integrity and the fundamental values associated with it
• The importance of academic integrity in academia
• Transitioning to university from different environments and adjusting to new norms and values

WEEK 2: WHAT IS ACADEMIC DISHONESTY AND HOW TO AVOID IT?

• Examples of academic dishonesty including plagiarism
• Strategies for avoiding plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty
• Most common rationalisations used to excuse academic dishonesty
• Dealing with unexpected events which may contribute to academic dishonesty
• Avoiding academic dishonesty when working on assignments—individually or in groups

WEEK 3: ACHIEVING WITH INTEGRITY: USING THE WORK OF OTHERS

• Respecting the work of others
• Referencing, summarizing, paraphrasing and quoting

WEEK 4: ACHIEVING WITH INTEGRITY: GEARING UP FOR STUDY

• Study skills which cultivate academic integrity including: time management, study planning, tips to work in groups, critical reading and note taking, essay writing, studying for exams