University Academic Integrity Report: BMP3003, Business Management

This report, prepared for a Business Management course, provides a comprehensive overview of academic integrity. It begins by defining academic integrity and its importance within higher education, highlighting its significance for students, universities, and employers. The report then delves into the implications of academic misconduct, detailing various types such as plagiarism, fabrication, and cheating, along with their causes and consequences. Section 2 offers a reflective analysis of a game development project designed to educate students about plagiarism, using Gibbs' reflective cycle to examine the steps taken, difficulties encountered, and skills learned, including communication, IT skills, and team building. The conclusion reinforces the importance of academic integrity and the skills gained, outlining an action plan for future academic endeavors. The assignment emphasizes the practical application of academic integrity principles and personal development within a business context.