Academic Integrity Week raises awareness of the ethics of academic life

If you've taken a final exam at UCalgary, you've probably gotten a clear 'academic integrity' bag to put your valuables in. But what is academic integrity and why does it matter?

According to the International Centre for Academic Integrity, it is a commitment to six fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage. Put simply, it is honest and responsible scholarship to maintain the integrity of academic accomplishments.

As a campus community, we all play a part in upholding academic integrity. That's why the Library is partnering with the Student Success Centre and Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning on a series of events during Academic Integrity Week (Oct 16-20). These events are intended to engage students, professors, TAs and staff in deeper conversation about academic integrity.

Throughout a student's university experience, they'll likely encounter instances where their academic integrity is tested, whether during group work, online classes, final exams, completing research or more. It's important to be knowledgeable of what constitutes academic integrity in order to have a rewarding learning experience, uphold ethical learning practices and avoid academic misconduct situations.

Academic dishonesty's effects extend beyond individual actions. It impedes learning, belittles the meaning of higher education and affects the reputation of the program and institution.

Source: Academic Integrity Handbook

Events:

Academic Integrity Week Games Booth
Oct 16 | Taylor Family Digital Library (TFDL) Foyer | 10am-2pm

Finding the thread: Contract cheating masterclass
Oct 17 | Main Campus | 10am - 12pm

How to Effectively and Ethically Use Generative AI
Oct 17 | TFDL 440B | 2pm

EDI & Academic Integrity Discussion Forum
Oct 18| TFDL Gallery Hall | 12pm

Cheating, change and the post-truth university
Oct 18 | Main Campus | 3pm - 4:30pm

AI, Academic Integrity and Teaching and Learning
Oct 19 | ONLINE | 2pm - 3pm

Drop-in Citation Help Sessions | Taylor Family Digital Library (TFDL)

Citation - giving credit to sources used in research papers and projects - is a big part of academic integrity. UCalgary Librarians can help with citation style suggestions, advice on the use of artificial intelligence in projects, and determining good sources to use. Stop by one of these sessions for help with citations. No appointment necessary!

MLA Style
Oct 16 | TFDL150A | 10am - 11am

Chicago Style
Oct 17 | TFDL150A | 11am - 12pm

APA Style
Oct 18 | TFDL150A | 11am - 12pm

CSE Style
Oct 19 | TFDL 150A | 2pm - 3pm