Academic Integrity
Module Overview
The objective of this module is to provide all entry-level students with a common understanding of the ethical expectations in the University environment. There are several units that provide basic information on a range of common academic offenses, including: falsifying documents (Unit 1), unauthorized aids (Unit 2), impersonation (Unit 3), plagiarism (Unit 4) and originality (Unit 5). A unit is also included that describes discipline procedures and penalties. This module provides students with clear and simple descriptions of behaviour and actions that are considered academic offenses and the consequences of those actions. The goal of this module is to provide students with concise and practical information that will help them understand the expectations for academic integrity in Canadian Universities.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module, and through a careful study, students should be able to:
- Recognize the difference between acceptable and unacceptable academic integrity
- Understand the consequences of academic offenses
- Know the expectations and procedures for reporting academic offences
- Avoid unintended offenses
Related Project Resources
| Type | Title | Author | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| File | Academic Integrity - Quiz (PDF, 502 KB) | Dr. Todd McAlary | This formative quiz is part of the module. Students take this quiz as they proceed through the units. You may choose to use this assessment piece in alternate ways. |
| File | Professional Law and Ethics for Engineers Glossary (PDF, 49 KB) | Dr. Arash Shahi | This PDF contains an overview of the major terms used in Professional Law and Ethics for Engineers. |
| File | Academic Integrity (Storyline File) (ZIP, 6.8 MB) | Dr. Todd McAlary | This Storyline File can be downloaded and modified to your specific learning objectives (within the bounds of the creative commons licensing selected for this file. This is encouraged, but any technical issues are not supported by the University of Toronto. |
| File | Academic Integrity (SCORM Package) (ZIP, 5.7 MB) | Dr. Todd McAlary | This SCORM package can be uploaded into your institution's Learning Management System. |
| Video | Overview: Academic Integrity | Dr. Todd McAlary | This video is an overview for this module. It includes sections on integrity, clear expectations, consequences and academic reputation. It can be paired with "Academic Integrity: Reflection" video. |
| Video | Reflection: Academic Integrity | Dr. Todd McAlary | This video is a reflection activity for the Academic Intregrity Overview. It asks three questions. The learner can pause the video for personal contemplation. There is no graded component. |
| Video | Academic Integrity Offenses | Dr. Todd McAlary | This video contains sections on Falsifying Documents, Altering, Falsifying, Forgery, Academic Records, and Concoction. |
| Video | Use of Aids | Dr. Todd McAlary | This Academic Integrity video contains sections on Unauthorized Aids, What is an Aid, Allowed Aids, Unallowed Aids, and Possession. |
| Video | Impersonation | Dr. Todd McAlary | This Academic Integrity video contains sections on Impersonation, Electronic Impersonation, and Other forms of Impersonation. |
| Video | Originality | Dr. Todd McAlary | This Academic Integrity video contains sections on Originality, Unauthorized Resubmission, Copying, Excessive Editing, Purchased Papers, and a reflection activity. |
| Video | Discpline, Procedures and Penalities | Dr. Todd McAlary | This Academic Integrity video contains sections on Discipline Procedures and Penalties, Ignorance is no Excuse, Intent, and Parties to the Offense. |
| Video | Sanctions and Procedures | Dr. Todd McAlary | This Academic Integrity video contains sections on Faculty Responsibility, Sanctions, Possible Sanctions, and Procedures. |
| Video | Plagiarism | Dr. Todd McAlary | This Academic Integrity video contains sections on Plagiarism, Laziness, Plagiarism as an Offense, Intentional Plagiarism and Unintentional Plagiarism. |
| Video | Proper Citation | Dr. Todd McAlary | This Academic Integrity video contains sections on Proper Citation and Paraphrasing. |
| Video | Copyright Request | Dr. Todd McAlary | This Academic Integrity video contains sections on Copyright Requests. |
| Video | Plagiarism Reflection | Dr. Todd McAlary | This video is a reflection activity for the Plagiarism unit. It asks three questions. The learner can pause the video for personal contemplation. There is no graded component. | CC BY |
| Video | Originality Reflection | Dr. Todd McAlary | This video is a reflection activity for the Originality unit. It asks three questions. The learner can pause the video for personal contemplation. There is no graded component. | CC BY |
