The purpose of this is to support the undergraduate students of 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 hasÌý, adopted from the International Center for Academic Integrity:
- Honesty
- Trust
- Fairness
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Courage
The 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 , as well as a final quiz at the end.
If you have any questions or comments about the , or would like to re-use the content, please contact academic.integrity@uwaterloo.ca