# Academic integrity checklist

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# Academic integrity checklist

Follow this guide to help you incorporate principles of academic integrity into your courses. For more information on the University’s guidelines on academic integrity, please see [University regulations, statutes and guidelines](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/academic-integrity-copyright/about-academic-integrity.html) and [promoting academic integrity](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/staff/education-office/academic-integrity/promoting-academic-integrity.html).

### Before the course starts:

- Ensure all teaching staff are familiar with [University policy/regulations around academic integrity](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/academic-integrity-copyright/university-regulations-statutes-guidelines.html) and their responsibility to promote good practice and prevent academic misconduct.

### Canvas course pages:

- Include links to the University’s [Academic Integrity page](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/academic-integrity-copyright.html) and [Student Academic Conduct Statute](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/about-us/about-the-university/policy-hub/education-student-experience/academic-conduct/student-academic-conduct-statute-2020.html) in your Canvas course.
- Remind students that they need to complete the [Academic Integrity course](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/academic-integrity-copyright/academic-integrity-course.html), and why it is important. Link to it in Canvas for students to review the content.
- Provide a clear message on where students can get academic support (e.g., Piazza, office hours, tutorials and support websites, such as [Learning Essentials](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/)) and how often you will check and respond to student queries.

### Assessment:

- Decide on what stance your course is taking on the use of ChatGPT and other generative AI tools in coursework, and include an [academic honesty declaration](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/resources/academic-integrity/declaration/) in your assignments.
- Consider the University’s guidelines for [permitted use of software in assessment activities](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/staff/education-office/academic-integrity/academic-integrity-policies-and-guidelines/guidelines-on-permitted-use-of-software-in-assessment-activities.html).
- Make sure assignments are designed to minimise the opportunities for academic dishonesty, e.g., authentic tasks, randomised questions.
- Provide rubrics or grading criteria for assignments.
- Consider group assignments, with individual components. Ensure that you discuss with students the process and challenges of groupwork.
- Use plagiarism detection software (e.g., Turnitin).

### In class:

- Introduce academic integrity in your first lecture, discuss the importance of it with your students throughout the course.
- Discuss the different types of academic misconduct with students and provide examples, e.g., some students struggle to see the difference between legitimate collaboration and inappropriate collusion, especially in groupwork settings.
- Explain the grounds for applying for extensions or aegrotat/compassionate considerations to your students.

### After the course ends:

- Ensure any issues related to academic integrity are discussed and commented on in the end-of-course review.

## See also

## Academic honesty declaration

A template for adding an academic integrity statement to your assignments.

[Academic honesty declaration](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/resources/academic-integrity/declaration/)

## Academic integrity procedures

Promoting academic integrity, avoiding poor academic practice, and reporting allegations of misconduct.

[Academic integrity procedures](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/staff/education-office/academic-integrity.html)

## Generative AI tools in coursework

Information and instructions to students relating to the use of ChatGPT and other generative AI tools.

[Learn more](https://teachwell.auckland.ac.nz/resources/generative-ai/ai-tools-in-coursework/)

*Page updated 10/04/2024 (minor edit)*