Academic Integrity and Freedom

What is academic integrity?

• The ability to teach controversial topics without restrictions

• The ethical code of honesty, trust, and fairness in education

• A faculty member’s right to express personal opinions in class

• The use of AI tools for research and assignments

Which of the following is an example of academic dishonesty?

• Paraphrasing a source with proper citation

• Using AI to generate ideas but writing in your own words

• Copying and pasting from a website without citation

• Conducting original research and publishing findings

What does academic freedom protect?

• The right to publish and teach ideas without fear of institutional censorship

• The right to plagiarize work if it supports a strong argument

• A student’s ability to skip assignments if they disagree with the topic

• The freedom to ignore institutional policies

Which scenario BEST represents a violation of academic integrity?

• A) A student submits their own previous paper for a new class

• B) A professor encourages debate on controversial topics

• C) A student asks for an extension on a paper

• D) A faculty member changes their syllabus mid-semester

If a faculty member includes a controversial topic in their syllabus, what should they do?

• Warn students that discussion is not allowed

• Provide diverse perspectives and facilitate open discussion

• Only present one side of the issue

• Remove the topic to avoid any potential complaints

What is the main reason for citing sources in academic work?

• To make the bibliography longer

• To give credit to original authors and avoid plagiarism

• To impress the professor with a long reference list

• To avoid using personal opinions in writing

A student asks ChatGPT to write their research paper. What is this an example of?

• Ethical AI use

• Academic dishonesty

• Critical thinking

• Academic freedom

Which of the following is NOT protected by academic freedom?

• The right to research controversial topics

• The ability to teach false or misleading information

• The right to publish research without political interference

• Freedom to engage in scholarly debate

If a student is accused of plagiarism, what should they do first?

• Ignore the accusation and hope it goes away

• Claim they didn’t know it was plagiarism

• Review the institution’s academic integrity policy and respond honestly

• Blame the professor for not catching it sooner

A professor is researching a controversial political topic. What is the best action for them to take?

• Avoid publishing the research to prevent backlash

• Ensure their work is well-supported by evidence and ethical research practices

• Publish without peer review to get ahead of critics

• Only share their findings with people who already agree with them