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The word “academic integrity,” in sum, entails a commitment to honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility, and courage.

"An authoritative definition of academic integrity can be found at the International Center of Academic Integrity (ICAI), which was founded in 1992 by leading researchers. Don McCabe spearheaded its founding and is credited as the person who popularized the term “academic integrity.” In 1999, the Center identified and described the “fundamental values of academic integrity” as honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility, and in 2014 added the sixth value of courage. Academic integrity, per the ICAI, is a commitment to these values. "

Source: Lee, C. (2023, May 23). What is academic integrity? | Academic integrity definition. Turnitin. https://www.turnitin.com/blog/what-is-academic-integrity-definition

Maintaining a sense of integrity and honesty should always be your guiding principle when approaching your academic work. It is essential to avoid engaging in any actions that could cast doubt on your current and future academic reputation. Please remember:

• Take full responsibility for all your submitted work;
• Must ensure that all submitted work is your original work;
• Must make a full and proper acknowledgement of the sources of your work and of their intellectual property.  

The University upholds the principles of honesty in all areas of academic work. Please refer to Chapter 8 of the Student Handbook (https://www.eduhk.hk/re/student_handbook/en/Academic-Honesty-And-Copyright.html)

Plagiarism refers to the act of taking someone else's work and presenting it as one's own. It involves copying and pasting information without proper attribution or acknowledgement. Plagiarism is considered dishonest and is strictly prohibited in academic settings. You can learn more from our libguide about plagiarism.

2 ways to avoid plagiarism:

• Paraphrasing properly + Providing citations

Paraphrasing involves writing a sentence or passage from a source using your own words while maintaining the original meaning. It is important to cite the source correctly even when paraphrasing.

• Using quotation marks in direct quotes + Providing citations

Quoting, also known as direct quoting, refers to the act of reproducing the precise words of a sentence from a source. When using a direct quote, it is necessary to enclose the copied words within quotation marks (" ") and provide the appropriate citation for the source.