Academic Skills: Integrity, Misconduct, and Game Production Reflection

This report delves into the meaning and importance of academic integrity in higher education, contrasting it with academic misconduct. It explores key academic skills such as time management, research, critical thinking, and communication, highlighting their relevance in both academic and professional settings. The report also reflects on the difficulties encountered during a game production project, emphasizing the application of creativity and research skills. Furthermore, it addresses the consequences of academic dishonesty, including social, intellectual, and legal ramifications, and underscores the importance of maintaining ethical standards in academic pursuits. Desklib provides this document and many more resources for students.

Academic skills

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION – .......................................................................................................................3
TASK-..............................................................................................................................................3
Meaning-.....................................................................................................................................3
The meaning of academic integrity for higher education-..........................................................4
The importance if academic integrity in higher education-........................................................4
Brief discussion of academic misconduct-..................................................................................6
Reflect on the steps you have taken, and difficulties encountered in producing the game for
Project 2. ....................................................................................................................................8
Indicate on the skills you have knowing this academic year and those emphasized in
producing your game...................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................10

INTRODUCTION –
Academic happening rarely depends on the particular skills that help people study to conveyance
and apply information. Skills which learned in school also helps at different point of life to get a
job or start up.
Skills are skills, strategies and also called an habit that help people in the academic environment.
These are based on the accomplishment and the technical theories such as mathematics ans
science. Skills development can helps in better the quality to study, exams and intact with each
other and complete project.(Barr, Uccelli,and Phillips Galloway 2019) These skills also applied to
different area of life mainly on work. This file is all about the academics skills which kind of
skill and what skills we use at the time of need. In this report we discuss about the meaning of
academic skills which we start learning from our school time and meaning of academic skill in
references to the higher education as well as we discuss about the importance of academic skill
in different session. In last we discuss about the implications of academic role or academic
misconduct.
TASK-
Meaning-
Academic integrity is the motivation standard that regulate the academic institutions. it is a work
philosophy regulation for science, performance, publications, research, education, and other
academic attempt are successful in an appropriate and true manner.(Brower, 2020) Some of these
fields are Judgement and assignment fraud. someone else's work without giving credit for that
work assess intellectual professional whose grades are allotted unfairly Research fraud Conduct

research in ways that accepted standards of ethics and integrity, outside results, or report results
in ways that draw unsuitable reason. Administrative imposter in making inappropriate or wrong
decisions related to students, faculty, or policies that go against secure academic ethics and
practices.
Academic unity is, first and world-class, a set of values that applies to everything. These values
need to guidebook and support all learning and academics are honesty. fairness, trust, respect and
responsibility.
The meaning of academic integrity for higher education-
Academic skills are full of natural ability and habits that help within the academic activities as
an learning, research, reporting, and presentations. These elements consider analytical, human
action, social, planning, learning, experiment, and technical skill.(Hurtado, 2020)
Academic skills are attribute and academic strategies that help in become a improved student.
They prepare for career and helps in stay focussed and motivated and expose the new thinking
and ideas. these abilities are not just for unconditioned.
The environment delivers to motivate parents and ask difficult questions to extend their visible
line to their children. Learning Strategy, Attention will help take in as much as possible in
school. These project are translated into highly developed domain skills.
Regardless of special skills, academic or research-related skills will help in achieve good grades
and possibly more enjoyment of school. On occasion, academic quality and learning skills are
tangled and categorized together.
If the skill helps you study efficiently, achieve the desirable grades, stay focussed, and bear
information, it is a learning skill. These elementary quality do not apply to just one field of study.
The great advantage of these capabilities is their variety and scope.
The importance if academic integrity in higher education-
Period of time of marvellous development and creation in the field of online learning has a
leading impact on higher education by highlight the issue of academic integrity.(Leary Ph D, et.al.,
2022)) The Centre for Academic Integrity defines academic integrity as a allegiance to the five
set values of honesty, trust, integrity, respect and responsibility in the face of adversity. The
stream from these values is the principle of action that allows the academic gathering to put their
ideals into the action.

The rise of online learning in higher education has created unique inquiring in maintaining
academic integrity. Academic integrity is a common problem, but various researchers are
conscious of the problem of secure academic integrity in their online courses. Maintaining
academic integrity in online learning prevents the use of information and communication
technology, the actual for reduced interaction between online students and teachers, and fraud for
teachers.
1. Time management- A function that with efficiency create and plans time. At school,
you may have used these skills to study more effectively or to spend enough time
working on binary tasks.
2. Research skills- Academic assignments such as projects and written material often
require students to do research. These skills consider intended the question want to
answer, finding a reliable source, and using effective search strategies.
3. Reading comprehension- The quality to understand the information which can be read.
This skill can help in study, do research, and write a thesis for testing. At work, use of
these skills to realise written instructions, collection of information, and communicate
with union.
4. Computer skills- Understanding computers work can change performance at school and
at work. use your computer to create written assignments, create graphics, conduct
surveys, and use the software.
5. Self-discipline- the ability to motivate oneself. with time management, effective self-
discipline helps in focusing and rate the tasks. Numerous jobs refer working
independently or subordinate limited supervision.
6. Critical thinking- A skill that helps you analyse data in a impressive way. It allows to
solve difficulty and understand the concept.(McKenna, et.al., 2018) At work, fighting
challenges and urgent situations that involve critical thinking on your part to deal with
them. To develop critical thinking skills, attentiveness techniques, learn more about area,
or use an app focused on improving these skills.
7. Group work- Many classes assign grouping projects and other activities that ask
collaboration with other students. work fruitfully in a group to improve your
communication, leadership and group action resolution skills.

8. Presentation and speaking skills Presentation skills are a unit of skills that change to
supply confident and effective oral presentations. These skills include learning how to
apply eye link and body language, attractive in aggressive communication, and creating
useful presentation materials such as slides and printed documents.
9. Good writing skills can improve your knowledge to take written record, write essays,
and communicate. Many jobs communicate principally through written channels such as
email, notes, and progress reports.
10. Goal plan Learning to set and come through achievable goals can help you focus on
and improve your productiveness. Goal planning skills can be used to make over and
monitor goals for both work and school environments
11. Accept constructive criticism During your grade teacher will review your work to find
out if you understand the material. your boss or manager may measure performance or
comment on your quality to perform your job while you work.
12. Multitasking is the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time. In an academic
environment, these skills can be used to complete tasks in all classes. At work, there may
be multiple responsibilities and obligations.
Brief discussion of academic misconduct-
The maximum obvious effects of education dishonesty are the consequences that college can
implement at the violate student. A script of those consequences may be observed with inside the
undergraduate and graduate list (Suggate, Pufke, and Stoeger, 2019). In addition to legit college
sanctions, different effects cover severe motive, ethical, social and educational concerns.
Academic unfairness also causes problems for teachers. Economically, cheating reason a lack of
knowledge production, and the faculty member job is to produce knowledge.
In addition cases of fraud frequently cause emotional wounded among teachers, many of whom
consider it a personal insult or a offence of trust. Dealing with academic misconduct is often one
of the worst parts of an educational career. Dealing with cheating students is one of the most
stressful aspects of work.

 Social consequences-The clean impact of fraud, such as the habit forming nature of fraud
and the diligence, integrity, and decrease of fairness due to fraud. The established nature
of cheating suggests that those who cheat in academic activities and believe that they can
be avoided may continue to cheat in other prospect of their workplace, family life, and
life.(Zhang, and Xuan, 2019)
 Loss of intellectual property-Academic fraud, such as piece of writing, is the same as
theft someone else's property. An original work created by someone idea, text, design,
art, music, etc. that person's currency and when used by others without permission, the
maker has rational property, credit, and potential.
 Inaccurate assessment-When students cheat or steal in school, teachers are unable to
accurately measure student performance or measure the knowledge, skills, and
application competency required in their field. Educational organisation can qualify
individuals who are not truly app praise. This can have serious practical express for the
workplace.
 Practical concerns-Practical concerns that affect employers in the end affect graduates
as well. When an employer hires a qualified person in a dishonest manner, the possible
incompetency of graduates can unfavourable affect the graduate's situation and affect the
prospects for future graduate employment.
 Legal consequences-These measures may include fines, loss of future projects to the
university, or proceedings. Such behavior not only damages the university's reputation,
but also has serious consequences as it results in the loss of future opportunities for other
students.
 Other social/academic consequences-If a student remains academically dishonest, the
educator must spend time monitoring the student rather than teaching the student. This
educational atmosphere suppresses the enthusiasm of educators and robs them of their
energy for more productive interactions between students and teachers. Ultimately,
morale declines with the quality of education. Therefore, academic injustice has long-
term social implications.(Hickey, and Flynn, 2019)

 Students' self-esteem-Students who initially trick it into fleeing can feel guilty and suffer
from low self-esteem in the long run. This loss of self-esteem can lead to a variety of
other issues, including career, family, and other important aspects of life. Some students
believe that cheating is harmless and that potential penalties only affect themselves, but
the widespread consequences of academic fraud and the serious social and personal
consequences it can bring. It is important to understand the impact.
Reflect on the steps you have taken, and difficulties encountered in producing the game for
Project 2.
well I have face so many difficulties while creating this game. We have to face different
difficulties at a different time first, to build and strong idea to create a supreme game forward-
looking. How many player can play a game at a time like multi players hard to create the new
levels or stages.
Difficulties comes at every stage whether it start from deciding the name of the game to the end
of the game how many teams how many player are there in the game team the modification also
decide the timing of game according to the levels so that player can complete the task within the
limited time
Every time I have to be careful that no question should be repeated again while duration of the
game until and unless the game is over. There is limited time to complete the according to
question but the difficulties is to arrange the game in such a sequence which can be completed in
a limited time or arrange in question from simplicity to hardness and the main factor is to get
them arrange in best efficiency manner according to the game.
Indicate on the skills you have knowing this academic year and those emphasized in
producing your game.
 Creativity skill- skills required to generate the creative idea for creative game, you have
to show your skills in your work so that everyone gonna like it in play it. Your game
should look attractive as well minded game which help looks more creative.

 Research skills- when you create a game we have to research according to game plan
everything should be arranged according to the levels arranged in a systematic way
research-related game type of game what ideas you are putting into it.
 Design skills- it is very hard skills it show that it is one the most typical skills you need
to take care at every point no mistake should be there design is the process in which if
you made any mistake your game is over at very moment.
 Presentation skills- skills show that how the game looks like the presentation of the
game the graphics of game animation type of advertisement you are using in your game
so presentation also matter because it is process which attractive
 Writing skills- skills in which we have to use the easy languages and multiple language
also so that it could be understood by everyone and it should be easy form that could be
understandable.

REFERENCES
Books and Journals
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support text understanding in the middle grades: The design and validation of the core
academic language skills construct and instrument. Language learning, 69(4), pp.978-1021.
Brower, R.A., 2020. The Relationship between Entrance Age and Academic Achievement in Literacy
Skills for Kindergarten Students in a Rural School.
Hurtado, I.L., 2020. Social-emotional learning in higher education: Examining the relationship between
social-emotional skills and students’ academic success (Doctoral dissertation, University of
Minnesota).
Leary Ph D, et.al., 2022. Measuring the Academic Performance of Non-Accounting Majors using
Academic Self-Efficacy and Higher-Level Mathematical Skills.
McKenna,et.al., 2018. The Effect of a Multifactor Orientation on Student Performance: Organizational
Skills, Goal Setting, Orientation to Classroom, and Academic Support. Online Learning, 22(4),
pp.265-276.
Suggate, S., Pufke, E. and Stoeger, H., 2019. Children’s fine motor skills in kindergarten predict reading
in grade 1. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 47, pp.248-258.
Zhang, H. and Xuan, W.W., 2019. Word knowledge in academic literacy skills among collegiate ESL
learners. Applied Linguistics Review, 10(2), pp.201-218.
Hickey, A.J. and Flynn, R.J., 2019. Effects of the TutorBright tutoring programme on the reading and
mathematics skills of children in foster care: A randomised controlled trial. Oxford Review of
Education, 45(4), pp.519-537.