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Trialing a contextual approach to academic honesty
1Nursing Program, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, Canada. sue.coffey@uoit.ca
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|February 14, 2012
Summary
A 3-year trial successfully improved academic honesty in higher education. The approach considered student context, faculty engagement, and antiplagiarism technology.
Area of Science:
- Higher Education Studies
- Educational Integrity
Background:
- Widespread concerns exist regarding academic honesty in higher education settings.
- Maintaining academic integrity is a significant challenge for institutions globally.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a successful, multi-faceted approach to enhancing academic honesty over a three-year period.
- To identify key components contributing to the success of academic integrity initiatives.
Main Methods:
- A three-year trial involving faculty participation was conducted.
- The approach integrated an understanding of the student context.
- Faculty orientation focused on student engagement strategies.
- Antiplagiarism technology was utilized as a supportive tool.
Main Results:
- The implemented approach demonstrated significant success in addressing academic honesty concerns.
- Key factors contributing to success included contextual awareness, faculty engagement, and technological support.
Conclusions:
- A holistic approach, considering student context, faculty engagement, and technology, is effective in promoting academic honesty.
- Sustained efforts over time can lead to measurable improvements in educational integrity.
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