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Academic integrity is the foundation of meaningful learning and academic success. This page provides resources and guidance to help educators foster a culture of honesty, fairness, trust, and responsibility in teaching and learning environments.
Explore the information below to learn about academic integrity principles, teaching strategies, and tools that can support ethical learning practices and help students develop the skills needed for academic and professional success.
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Forms of Breaches of Academic Integrity
Most common forms (Section 3.1-3.8 of the academic integrity policy):
- Cheating on tests came to the forefront during the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns.
- Plagiarism
- Academic Dishonesty
GB Policy
Discussions about the assessment of student learning at George Brown should start with a consideration of the Academic Integrity Policy and the definition there.
- Section 3.1-3.8 of the academic integrity policy
Useful Links
Solutions
Solutions should focus on preventing plagiarism and cheating and should shift from post facto punishment to proactive teaching.
- Alternative Assessments instead of tests.
- Take home exams instead of MCT.
Resources and References
Just in Time Video - Academic Integrity
Watch as Dr. Margrit Talpalaru discusses how to foster a culture of academic integrity at George Brown Polytechnic.