Academic Integrity in the Classroom

Academic Integrity in the Classroom

Center for Research on Learning and Teaching

Academic integrity is the pursuit of scholarly activity in an honest and responsible manner. In the classroom, academic integrity involves a range of issues, including – but not limited to – cheating, plagiarism, and facilitating acts of academic dishonesty by others.

Consultations and Customized Programs

CRLT instructional consultants can help instructors to preserve their pedagogical goals while minimizing the likelihood of cheating and plagiarism. To request a consultation, call 764-0505 or email crlt@umich.edu.

Web Resources

Academic Integrity in the Classroom
http://www.lib.umich.edu/acadintegrity/

This website provides information for instructors on teaching about academic integrity, identifying plagiarized works, finding resources for students, and linking to UM policies and procedures for dealing with violations of academic integrity.

Honor Codes at the University of Michigan
http://www.crlt.umich.edu/faculty/honor.html

This website provides links to the honor codes and academic integrity policies of the various UM schools and colleges. If you suspect you have a case of academic dishonesty, it is important to know the policies of the school or college in which you are teaching. In all circumstances, seek advice from a supervising faculty member or your department chair.

Another Useful Resource:

Meizlish, D. (2005). Promoting academic integrity in the classroom. CRLT Occasional Paper No. 20. Available: http://www.crlt.umich.edu/publinks/occasional.html

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