Types of Academic Integrity Violations
Section 6 of the Disciplinary Regulations on Academic Integrity outline seven main categories of violations. Understanding each one is essential to avoiding unintentional misconduct.
| Types | Examples | Avoid it by |
|---|---|---|
| Plagiarism: Presenting someone else’s work, ideas, or words as your own without proper acknowledgment. | Copying text without citation; paraphrasing without credit; submitting AI-generated content without permission. | Citing all sources properly; asking for help when unsure. |
| Cheating: Dishonest or unauthorized behaviour to gain an unfair academic advantage. | Using unauthorized aids during exams; copying another student’s work; submitting group work as individual work, unauthorized use of generative artificial intelligence. | Following exam and assignment rules; clarifying expectations with faculty members. |
| Falsification and Misrepresentation: Intentionally fabricating or misrepresenting academic work or personal information. | Making up data; submitting false documentation; impersonating another student. | Being truthful in all academic submissions and communications. |
| Improper Access and Improper Dissemination: Accessing or sharing academic materials without authorization. | Hacking into systems; sharing test questions; posting materials online without permission. | Respecting access controls and faculty members permissions. |
| Obstruction and Interference: Disrupting or hindering the academic progress of others. | Destroying others’ work; disrupting exams; interfering with digital platforms. | Being respectful of your peers’ academic efforts. |
| Assisting Behaviours of Academic Integrity Violation: Knowingly helping someone else commit a violation. | Sharing your assignment for someone else; taking a test for another student. | Keeping your work private and not completing work for others. |
| Improper Research Practices: Failing to follow ethical guidelines in academic research. | Falsifying data; failing to follow protocols for human/animal research. | Following research ethics and consulting your supervisor. |