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Academic Integrity

Values, Skills, Action

Stephanie Cook (Educator), Li Wang (Educator), Tricia Bingham (Educator), Jason Stephens, and Sophie Henderson (Lead Mentor)

Topics Covered

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

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Valuable academic skills

This course is useful for students transitioning into or continuing in higher education. It gives insights into how to avoid plagiarism and other common issues of academic dishonesty. Study skills are taught that help build a foundation of integrity.

Teaches recognizing and avoiding plagiarism and other forms of dishonesty.

"It's a great experience and I really, really, really enjoyed it. I would definitely recommend it."

Provides study strategies.

Teaches strategies for new students.

"I've learned a lot and I just want to say thank you for those people who come up with the creation of the course."

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4 hours

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FutureLearn

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The University of Auckland

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Stephanie Cook (Educator)

Li Wang (Educator)

Tricia Bingham (Educator)

Jason Stephens

Sophie Henderson (Lead Mentor)

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