Take Action on Academic Integrity

Learning is not always easy. Workload, competing priorities and your life outside of school can sometimes feel like a lot to deal with.   We  know that the following stressors or conditions can cause students to look for shortcuts in their academic work: 

• When you have an opportunity to cheat
• When you believe you are  disadvantaged if they don't ("everyone is doing it")  or when you believe you'll get a better grade if you cheat
• When you aren't interested or engaged in a class or assignment, or don't see the point of it - lack of engagement 
• When you lack the skills to do the assignment 

All students  - even the 'best' students - can feel this temptation, especially when there are opportunities all around, and these are widely advertised!  

Bens, L. B. S. (2023, June 8). Students and academic misconduct: Why it happens and possible solutions. University Affairs. https://universityaffairs.ca/career-advice/students-and-academic-misconduct-why-it-happens-and-possible-solutions/