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Academic Integrity Tutorial for DSB Graduate Students by DiMenna-Nyselius Library, Fairfield University

What Actions Can You Take to Avoid Academic Dishonesty?

What Actions Can You Take to Avoid Academic Dishonesty?

  • Start your assignments early and stay on track with due dates
  • Ask for help from your professor
  • Take careful notes as you do your research and organize your sources
  • Work with a Librarian or the Writing Center to integrate and cite your sources and avoid plagiarism
  • Prioritize your integrity!

Knowledge Check: Avoiding Academic Dishonesty

Drag each scenario over to the best solution.

You have never cited a paper in Chicago style before
You are working on a large research paper
You have multiple papers due at the end of the semester Your roommate asks you for a copy of your essay Math is not your strong suit and you need to take calculus

Start your research early.

Take careful notes as you do your research and organize your sources.

Ask a librarian for help with citing.

Prioritize your integrity!

Ask for help from your professor.


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