Academic Support Centre
Academic Integrity
What is Academic Misconduct?
A breach of Academic Integrity is known as Academic Misconduct, which is any action that compromises the integrity of the scholarship pursued at the University.
Examples of Academic Misconduct
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Cheating
- Impersonation
- Plagiarism
- Improper research practices
- Dishonesty in publication
- Dissemination of information without permission
- Abuse of confidentiality
- Falsification or unauthorized modification of an academic document/record
- Obstruction of the activities of another
- Encouraging, enabling or causing others to do or attempt any of the above
Tips to Avoid Academic Misconduct
Read the Policy on Academic Honesty
Information about Academic Integrity is typically included in your course outline or, you can refer directly to the Senate Policy on Academic Honesty.
Take an online tutorial
Attend a workshop
Attend an Academic Integrity workshop at Scott Library (also offered online.
Refer to the SPARK checklist
SPARK is the Student Papers and Academic Research Kit. It is a resource for researching and writing successful academic papers. Refer to the SPARK Academic Integrity Checklist when completing your assignment.
If you’re worried that something might be academic misconduct, consult your professor/TA before you hand in your paper, assignment or lab. Asking afterwards will not help in avoiding any possible issues!