LSU Online: Academic Integrity: Overview and Objectives

Academic Integrity:

The professionals of Student Advocacy & Accountability are part of a dedicated team in the Office of the Dean of Students who are here first and foremost to support students in their personal, academic, and social development. This module provides an overview of academic integrity, a critical component of your LSU Online experience and your professional career. You will explore various forms of academic dishonesty, examine the possible consequences, and examine academic writing with a focus on plagiarism and how to avoid it.
 

Objectives:

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Describe the importance of academic integrity
• Identify instances of academic dishonesty
• Describe the features of academic writing
• Discuss plagiarism and ways to avoid it
• Explain the importance of properly citing sources
   

Activity Checklist:

The academic honesty module includes the following:

• Review module content
• Review online writing support resources
• Try the optional activities

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