Academic Integrity Web Site
Intellectual Integrity
Honesty, probity, and moral integrity are of the utmost importance in interpersonal relations, and are thus the founding principles of a just and harmonious society whose members respect one another. Educational systems recognize that to educate is to promote the cardinal virtues: students must acquire not only the skills and knowledge specific to their discipline and a rich personal culture relevant in society, but also the moral behaviour that allows them to be worthy citizens. Read more
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Academic integrity is imperative and this is why the University of Ottawa is actively promoting it. This Web site provides both students and faculty members with information and tools that will help them identify and avoid the pitfalls of academic fraud as well as understand its consequences.
We invite you to browse this site and consult the new tools that have been developed and added since its launch:
- The Academic Integrity Quiz was designed to help students learn about important concepts related to academic integrity.
- The Regulation on Academic Fraud section was updated and now includes information on the recently approved Regulation on the Accelerated Process for Academic Fraud Cases.
- A series of Guidelines for Preventing Cheating during Examinations were developed to help professors and examination invigilators recognize, prevent and address such situations.
- A Frequently Asked Questions section was added to provided clarification on some important topics related to academic integrity.
- The Academic Integrity Student’s Guide is a new brochure that has been recently added to the site and that includes useful information, examples and links on the subject.
Enjoy your visit!