Importance of Academic Integrity and Implications of Academic Misconduct

BSc (Hons) Business Management with
Foundation
BMP3003
Further Academic Skills
Academic Integrity
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Table of Contents
Introduction..............................................................................................................................3
Section 1................................................................................................................................... 3
An Introduction including a detailed description of Academic Integrity .............................3
Discuss the importance of academic integrity in higher education ....................................4
Describe the implications of academic misconduct ............................................................5
Section 2................................................................................................................................... 6
Discuss the steps taken, and difficulties encountered in producing the game....................6
Discuss the skills learned this academic year and those emphasized in producing game. . .6
Conclusion................................................................................................................................ 7
References .......................................................................................................................9

Introduction
Skill is defined as the ability that allows the individual to achieve desired goals
and objectives and enhance their overall performance in their academic career
effectively (Aljawarneh, 2020). Skills and abilities are the driving force behind the
growth and development of the individual in their career path. Academic integrity is
also an essential factor that allows the individual to achieve desired goals and
objectives in their academic career path. Academic integrity is the process of
following values, honesty and norms in the academic career and avoid any kind of
academic misconduct, plagiarism and cheating. Academic misconduct allows the
student to be honest and loyal in carrying out their academic work effectively. This
report highlights the detailed analysis of academic integrity along with the
importance of academic integrity for the students in their higher education. In
addition to this the implication of academic misconduct is also highlighted in this
report.
Section 1
An introduction including a detailed description of Academic
Integrity
Academic integrity is defined as the effective commitment from the students to
honestly carry out their academic work and achieve desired goals and objectives. It
is essential for each and every individual to follow their academic integrity while
doing their work so as to create strong and positive image at the university
(Bottrelland Manathunga, 2018). It helps in creating effective and positive
environment at the university. It is also defined as the process of putting values and
norms into effective practice through being honest, loyal and trustful in the academic
work done by the students at their university, it also involves being fair to others as
well as taking responsibility for the learning done by them. It allows the students to
enhance their knowledge and exchange new ideas effectively. Avoiding any kind of
academic misconduct or dishonesty leads to promoting academic integrity in the
university. There are mainly five pillars of academic integrity which helps in
promoting positive environment (Fatemiand Saito, 2020).