Importance of Academic Integrity in Higher Education

BSc (Hons) Business Management with Foundation
BMP3003
Further Academic Skills
Academic Integrity
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Contents
Introduction p
Section 1 p-p
An Introduction including a description of Academic Integrity
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A discussion of the importance of academic integrity in higher education
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Discuss the implications of academic misconduct p
Section 2 p-p
Reflect on the steps you have taken, and difficulties encountered in producing the game
for Assignment 2 p
Reflect on the skills you have learned this academic year and those emphasized in
producing your game p
Conclusion p
References p

Introduction
Academic integrity is a concept which is followed in academics in order to complete
each and every task as per predefined norms and guidelines. It is analyzed that there are a lot
of rules prepared for maintaining integrity and reputation of educational institution. Here,
students as well as staff need to follow the rules & regulations in significant manner (Gallant,
2019) .There are some fundamental values associated with academic integrity such as
honesty, fairness, respect, trust and responsibility. Academic integrity makes sure that values
put into practice by honestly doing the work in University, being fair to others as well as take
the responsibility for learning. The present report comprises detailed information regarding
importance of academic integrity and the implications of academic misconduct. Difficulties
which arise during innovation of game have been also covered in the following report along
with the skills and abilities which have been gained during development of game.
Section 1
An Introduction including a description of Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is related with the basic fundamentals of teaching, learning as well
as research at University. Main aim of academic integrity is to facilitate honest behavior in
educational setting by minimizing inappropriate activities and behavior in significant manner.
It also allows teachers and students to facilitate creative approach, embark new ideas for
further growth and development. It aims to bring moral and ethical practices within academic
setting fot getting positive outcomes (Jung-Mathews, 2017). Here, teachers as well as staff
members both are responsible for maintaining academic integrity within educational
institution. For students, it is necessary to avoid copying assignments, plagiarism and other
such as improper activates. On other side, teacher also required to follow the principles of
academic integrity as they are considered as role model by students. So, it is the duty of
teachers to adhere academic integrity within educational setting for facilitating creativity and
innovation in significant manner. For this, some crucial elements or values in relation of
academic integrity is discussed as under:
Honesty: It is one of the most important values of academic integrity which aims to
facilitate fair practices within education setting. According to this, students need to put fair
efforts in order to get success in career.