The best ways to avoid academic integrity issues.

Cheating is a way to advance in life. Over time, however, the whole of academia will suffer as standards fall and each degree or paper is marked with an asterisk.

How to avoid issues of academic integrity

Never Write Anything But True Information

You can also be accused of academic dishonesty if you fabricate your work. Imagine, for example, that you have to write a report. You'd have to use data. You can compromise your academic integrity if you do not look at the original sources to see the real stats, but instead make your own. To avoid this, make sure to always use reliable, relevant sources. Do not just enter numbers, data or any other information that you are not sure of without verifying it.

Exam Cheating

This is an academic dishonesty of the highest order. It is always best to talk with your professor about your lack of preparation for an exam or ask if you can take the test in the next session. You can also do your best and hope that's enough. Avoid cheating and any other activity that could be considered cheating.

It's not the grades that are important, but whether or not you can remember something from your past studies that will help you in your career. Exam cheating is a serious issue that could lead to expulsion. Even if you are completely unprepared, avoid cheating. Do not check your phone or talk to any other students during an exam. These two actions could be interpreted by others as a form of cheating, and that's something you don't want. You should only rely on yourself during exams or any other tests.

Identity theft

Avoid identity fraud if you want to avoid academic dishonesty. In a typical classroom, your teacher will know you by sight if you're usually chatty.

Not all tests are the same. In many countries, for example, the national tests are held in various buildings and students come from all over town. Online tests can also be confusing.

Students will pay others to take their tests in exchange for cash, especially when the test is taken online without a webcam. If you are caught, it will ruin your academic record.

Listen carefully

Previously, this wasn't always the case, but today, the first 10 minutes of almost all tests are spent explaining the rules clearly and thoroughly. The proctors of an important exam will walk you through each step, and even tell you what type of pencil or pen they expect.

Some situations compromise the integrity of students without their knowledge. It is possible to violate rules without knowing it if you are not paying attention.

Review your syllabus

Each syllabus contains important information from the faculty, such as expectations and requirements for your course. These details will vary from class to class.

You should always read your syllabus. Knowing these expectations will help you reduce the chances of breaking the Honor Code. Some professors, for example, prohibit students from working together on coursework. Be aware that you cannot use external resources in remote or online classes. Ask your instructor if you have questions about what is expected in the syllabus.

Every class is expected to adhere to the campus-wide Honor Code. Resubmitting your work without permission from faculty is an example of a violation to the Honor Code. You cannot also self-plagiarize, meaning you must cite all previously written material that you use in a new assignment. You can't reuse your work without a citation. If you have any questions, please review the Honor Code.

Early start on your coursework

Students who rush to finish their work can commit Honor Code violations. Starting early can help you avoid procrastination, Honor Code violations and delays when studying for exams or working on long-term projects or papers. Starting early gives you time to ask questions, ask for assistance during office hours, or contact other campus services.

Add important dates to your calendar or planner. Include exam dates, deadlines for projects or papers, presentations, etc. Look ahead to your next few days and see what's coming up.

Work on your own

Academic dishonesty includes any act where a student attempts or gains an unfair advantage academically over other students. It also includes helping a student gain a unfair academic advantage.

Be sure to complete your own work for every test, project, lab, and assignment unless you have been specifically told otherwise in the written instructions.

It is okay to discuss your work with a fellow student or in a group of students, but it's not ok to share your work. You can't control what happens to your work once you've sent it.

If you are not allowed to, do not use the Internet to search for answers. Use only the resources that your instructor has authorized for remote or online learning. Write your research answers in your words rather than copy and paste what you find online if certain online resources are permitted.

Citing your sources is essential for any online assignment.

Exams should be taken independently, whether online or at home, unless otherwise stated by your instructor in the syllabus.