The Role of Academic Integrity: Misconduct and Game Design Analysis

This report examines the critical role of academic integrity in higher education, highlighting the importance of honesty and hard work in assessment tasks. It details the implications of academic misconduct, including penalties and reputational damage, emphasizing the need for universities to maintain consistent and trustworthy standards. The report further discusses the development of a game called "Spinning Wheel Plagiarism" designed to assess knowledge of academic misconduct, outlining the challenges faced during its creation, such as communication and teamwork. It reflects on the skills gained through game development, including IT, critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving, emphasizing how these skills contribute to promoting academic integrity and preventing plagiarism. The report concludes that academic integrity is essential for fostering ethical behavior, building knowledge, and maintaining the well-being and goodwill of the academic community. Desklib provides access to this and other solved assignments for students.