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ACADEMIC READING AND WRITING
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
Definition:
Academic integrity means presenting work that is genuinely your own and giving proper credit when drawing on the work of others. Understanding what constitutes plagiarism, including unintentional plagiarism, and knowing how to avoid it are essential skills for every university student. The resources below cover the principles, common pitfalls, and practical strategies for maintaining academic honesty.
Useful Resources on Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
The Open University. (2024, September 12). All my own work: Exploring academic integrity. https://www.open.edu/openlearn/education-development/all-my-own-work-exploring-academic-integrity
Annotation: Free self-paced course from The Open University spread across three sessions, covering plagiarism (definition, detection, consequences), when and how to reference (common knowledge, quoting, citing), and practical study skills for producing original work (paraphrasing, using direct quotes, avoiding collusion, time management). Includes an interactive scenario exploring challenges and temptations students face when working on assignments, and addresses the use of generative AI.
Purdue OWL. (n.d.). Frequently asked questions regarding plagiarism. https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/avoiding_plagiarism/plagiarism_faq.html
Annotation: This guide addresses common questions about plagiarism, including what counts as plagiarism (intentional and unintentional), potential consequences in academic and professional settings, when and what to cite, and how to protect your own work from theft.
Purdue OWL. (n.d.). Best practices to avoid plagiarism. https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/avoiding_plagiarism/best_practices.html
Annotation: Practical strategies for students to avoid plagiarism, emphasizing that citing sources is the best way to build credibility as a writer. Also includes a safe practices exercise and a “Should I Cite This?” poster.
Peer Review: None
Table of contents:
- 1.1. Reading Strategies
- 1.2. Academic Writing
- 1.3. Essay Writing
- 1.4. Thesis Writing
1.7. Academic Integrity and Plagiarim
Author: Leeanne Irwin
Peer Reviewer(s): None