Leeds Beckett University’s Holistic, Institutional Approach to Academic Integrity

Authors

  • Stephanie Margaret Jameson Leeds Beckett University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14297/jpaap.v4i2.226

Keywords:

Academic Integrity Holistic Institutional

Abstract

This opinion piece argues that universities need to take a more holistic institutional approach to academic integrity. It outlines how Leeds Beckett University has attempted to do this through the development of academic integrity policies and practice which aims to ensure fairness and consistency across our University.

Author Biography

  • Stephanie Margaret Jameson, Leeds Beckett University

    Stephanie Jameson is a Principal Lecturer for Learning, Teaching and Academic Integrity in the Carnegie Faculty at Leeds Beckett University. She is the Faculty Academic Integrity Lead and the Carnegie Faculty representative on the University Unfair Practice Board.

     

     

References

Carroll, J., & Appleton, J. (2001). Plagiarism A Good Practice Guide. Joint Information Systems Committee.

Glenndinning, I., (2014). Assessing maturity of institutional policies for underpinning academic integrity. Sixth International Integrity and Plagiarism Conference, Newcastle.

Quality Assurance Agency. (2014). UK Quality Code for Higher Education, Part B: Assuring and Enhancing Academic Quality, Chapter B6: Assessment of Students and the Recognition of Prior Learning. Retrieved from http://www.qaa.ac.uk/assuring-standards-and-quality/the-quality-code/quality-code-part-b

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Published

2016-04-19

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2016)

Section

Opinion Piece

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