FAQ: Understanding the significance of academic integrity in research and writing by Sofia Marin https://padlet.com/20001541_2/j37qrqyb116gxjm6 Questions with answers en-us 2024-10-31 19:08:40 UTC 2024-11-01 19:07:22 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/2753.png What is a good way to fact check my sources? 22002310_1 https://padlet.com/20001541_2/j37qrqyb116gxjm6/wish/3196675951 Links:

Browser Extensions:

  • MyBib

  • Chrome Fake News Detector

  • Chrome Know News

How to avoid Fake news:

  • Check author credentials - Are they related to this field?

  • Read the "About Us" - Look for one and look for biases

  • Check dates - Look for most up-to-date info

  • Check sources of the source

  • Check URLs - Look for variations (Ex: .edu.co)

  • Judge The source



]]> 2024-10-31 19:11:49 UTC https://padlet.com/20001541_2/j37qrqyb116gxjm6/wish/3196675951 What is academic integrity? 20001541_2 https://padlet.com/20001541_2/j37qrqyb116gxjm6/wish/3196676809 Academic integrity is defined as the commitment to and demonstration of honest and moral behavior in an academic setting (UNC Writing Center). It is shown through proper citation and acknowledgement of one's sources.

]]> 2024-10-31 19:12:43 UTC https://padlet.com/20001541_2/j37qrqyb116gxjm6/wish/3196676809 How can proper citation and referencing contribute to academic integrity? 16001558 https://padlet.com/20001541_2/j37qrqyb116gxjm6/wish/3196680449 It gives credit to the source where you got the information from. It shows that your arguments are built on solid research which can help build credibility. Also demonstrates your ability to properly research and synthesize information

]]> 2024-10-31 19:16:13 UTC https://padlet.com/20001541_2/j37qrqyb116gxjm6/wish/3196680449 What are some consequences of academic dishonesty? 22002310_1 https://padlet.com/20001541_2/j37qrqyb116gxjm6/wish/3196682733 In academic institutions, plagiarism is considered a form of cheating. Consequences include course failure and suspension, and in some cases expulsion. Professionally, a plagiarist faces a destroyed reputation and legal/monetary repercussions.

]]> 2024-10-31 19:18:43 UTC https://padlet.com/20001541_2/j37qrqyb116gxjm6/wish/3196682733 What are the differences between intentional and unintention plagiarism? 22002310_1 https://padlet.com/20001541_2/j37qrqyb116gxjm6/wish/3196683654 Intentional plagiarism occurs when a student knowingly passes off another's work or ideas as their own and refuses to give credit.

Unintentional plagiarism is more common and occurs when students fail to give credit for others ideas, usually because they don't know how to correctly cite a source.

]]> 2024-10-31 19:19:53 UTC https://padlet.com/20001541_2/j37qrqyb116gxjm6/wish/3196683654 What are some common challenges in maintaining academic integrity? 22002310_1 https://padlet.com/20001541_2/j37qrqyb116gxjm6/wish/3196684006 Fear, double standards, personal connections, formal processes, and corruption of power.

]]> 2024-10-31 19:20:24 UTC https://padlet.com/20001541_2/j37qrqyb116gxjm6/wish/3196684006 How does academic integrity affect the educational community? 22002310_1 https://padlet.com/20001541_2/j37qrqyb116gxjm6/wish/3196685209 Can negatively impact:

  • Students

    • miss out on opportunities to learn

  • Academic Community

    • Could possibly use incorrect info

  • Future Relations

    • You are falsely qualified for a job and might not know how to do the job because you cheated, depriving the workspace

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