ACADEMIC INTERGRITY

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

At QUT, academic dishonesty is taken very seriouslyand the rules and regulations are found in QUT’s policies and procedures (MOPP C/5.3). It is important that you are aware of the potential consequences of academic misconduct to highlight the importance of acting with integrity in your studies.

WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING ARE EXAMPLES OF ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT?

bringing notes into an exam

bringing a phone into the exam room

WorKIng With others on my assignments

not referencing my assignments correctly

my private tutor helping me Write only 10% of my assignment academic misconduct doesn’t matter after i leave uni

sharing ansWers to quizzes or assignments to other students Who are not studying the subject at the same time as you being part of a facebooK group that Was created for the subject I am currently studying re-usIng WorK I’ve submitted previously for a subject i’m redoing

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TRUE OR FALSE ANSWERS

Below we have outlined the answers to the different examples of academic misconduct, the potential consequences and finally how to avoid any potential issues.

brIngIng notes into an exam = possibly cheating TRUE and falsE: This depends on whether the type of exam you are undertaking is “closed book” or “open book”. If an exam is open book, you are permitted to take in your own material (within specifications). You’ll need to check for yourself what material is permitted and any exam specifics.

bringing a phone into the exam room = not cheating falsE: You are allowed to bring your mobile into the exam room, but you must leave it at the front of the room with your bag and ensure that it is switched off. Having a phone on your person during the exam is considered cheating and could lead to an allegation of academic misconduct.

WorKIng With others on my assignments = collusIon TRUE: This depends on whether the assessment is an individual or group task. If it is an individual task, then “working with others” will be considered collusion. Collusion is a form of academic misconduct that occurs when students work together on individual assessment items, share completed answers or examples of assessment related work.

not referencing my assignments correctly = plagiarism TRUE: When you reference your sources, you are acknowledging the work of other people. Failing to acknowledge your sources correctly in your references can be considered as plagiarism. When in doubt consult the AGLC4 or book an appointment with one of the friendly QUT librarians.

my private tutor helpIng me Write only 10% of my assignment = cheatIng falsE: This form of cheating could be considered ‘contract cheating’. It doesn’t matter if your private tutor writes more or less than 10%. You should only submit work that is entirely your own.

academic misconduct doesn’t matter once I leave uni falsE: Findings of academic misconduct can hinder, if not prevent, your future admission as a lawyer.

sharing ansWers to quizzes or assignments to other students Who are not studying the subject at the same time as you = collusIon falsE: This is considered collusion where the parties have a reasonable expectation that the work being shared will be submitted for assessment.

beIng part of a facebooK group created for the subject I am currently studying = possibly collusion TRUE and falsE: Sure thing! Just be wary of the fact that these groups are almost always student-run groups. You will need to take responsibility for your own engagement in these groups and ensure that you are not participating in any type of academic misconduct.

re-usIng WorK I’ve submItted prevIously for a subject I’m redoIng = possibly plagiariam TRUE and falsE: In some circumstances, you might be able to use work you have submitted previously, but only with the express consent of your unit coordinator and if your situation satisfies the requirements set out in C/5.3 of the QUT MOPP.