Graduate academic integrity module

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The purpose of this module is to support the graduate students at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ in their efforts to uphold academic integrity. What is academic integrity?Ìý Integrity is "the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles that you refuse to change." (Source: "integrity" , 28 June, 2011). Integrity is a core value closely linked with virtue, honesty, and honour. A person of integrity strives to always find and make the "right" decision.

The University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ hasÌýsix values of integrity, adopted from the :

  • Honesty
  • Trust
  • Fairness
  • Respect
  • Responsibility
  • Courage

The module provides example situations illustrating each of the above values and how they apply to your academic career at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ.Ìý There are ‘check your understanding’ questions throughout the module, as well as a final quiz at the end.

This module is available through À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ LEARN and will become visible to new graduate students on their first day of classes.Ìý Students must complete the Graduate AIM within the first 8 weeks of the term and achieve a mark of at least 75% on the quiz at the end of the module.ÌýÌý

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Graduate AIM.

If you have any questions or comments, or would like to re-use the module content, please contact academic.integrity@uwaterloo.ca

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