Student Resources
Academic integrity is essential for your education and future as a working professional.
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Accountability
It is important to be honest and dependable. Your educational, vocational, and personal ethics depend on those qualities.
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Progress
It is important to aim for excellence. Having high standards means being committed to personal and professional growth.
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Reliability
It is important to be trustworthy. This means having an honorable disposition.
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Scholarly resources
It is important to accurately cite the resources you use. Acknowledge and respect the authenticity of information, particularly Indigenous knowledge.
If you are unsure about Academic Integrity, here are some resources you can utilize to learn more. You (and only you) are responsible for your academics. Be proactive rather than reactive – understand academic integrity before it’s too late.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
By now, students and faculty members are aware of text-generating technology, such as Chat GPT.
Amongst faculty members, there continues to be a dichotomy about whether to ban or allow the use of artificial intelligence. This difference of opinion amongst faculty members puts more pressure on students because it is a student’s responsibility to navigate this contradiction.
Please review the below resources for more education and awareness.
ChatGPT has become an educational tool that can assist a student with their education. However, it is imperative that students use these tools ethically. Here is some information for students to consider. » Students Using ChatGPT
Artificial Intelligence, such as ChatGPT, can be a useful tool to help students. However, ChatGPT can be used unethically. Here is some information for students to consider. » Using Artificial Intelligence to Complete Assignments
Have you considered the impacts artificial intelligence, such as Chat GPT, has on humanity? Here is some information for students to consider. » Ethical Concerns and Artificial Intelligence
The library also created a guide, Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Students, on how artificial intelligence may be used responsibly, how to critically evaluate content created by generative AI, and how to acknowledge and cite AI.
TRU resources
Student Academic Integrity Policy ED 5-0
Academic integrity is essential for value and credibility of education, producing knowledgeable and ethical students. This presentation discusses and explains the Student Academic Integrity Policy ED 5-0.
Your instructors
This is the best resource to explain what Academic Integrity looks like in your classes.
TRU Writing Centre (OM 1411)
- book an appointment with a writing tutor
- attend a workshop
- links to resources and other services
TRU Library (Brown Family House of Learning - HL 102)
- Upcoming events
- Book an appointment with a librarian
- Databases
- Resources
TRU Science Help Centre (Ken Lepin Science and Health Sciences Building - S201)
- Connect with a tutor
- Tutoring schedule
- Links to resources
Online resources
- Contract Cheating
- Seven steps to detect contract cheaters
- Stay S.M.A.R.T with academic integrity in the computer lab
Smart Strategies
The following Smart Strategies are designed to provide students and instructors with information, tips and resources to help them promote and maintain academic integrity.