Table 1 Frequencies of Responses to Items related to Knowledge of Academic Integrity and Misconduct
Survey items | Disagree | Neutral | Agree | n | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
n | % | n | % | n | % | ||
Submitting original papers and assignments every single time encourages originality. | 3 | 5.3 | 4 | 7.0 | 50 | 87.7 | 57 |
Submitting original papers and assignments every single time helps me to develop better writing skills. | 3 | 5.3 | 4 | 7.0 | 50 | 87.7 | 57 |
Writing my own tests, assignments, and exams myself helps me gain valuable feedback on how much I am learning. | 3 | 5.3 | 4 | 7.0 | 50 | 87.7 | 57 |
Writing my own tests, assignments, and exams myself helps instructors fairly assess my knowledge. | 6 | 10.5 | 2 | 3.5 | 49 | 86.0 | 57 |
I can re-use previous assignments in other classes if the topic is relevant because it is my own work.a | 20 | 35.1 | 14 | 24.6 | 23 | 40.3 | 57 |
Proper citation of someone else’s work or ideas acknowledges their hard work and contributions to knowledge. | 1 | 1.9 | 2 | 3.7 | 51 | 94.4 | 54 |
I must have the courage to ask my instructors for extensions on assignments stating the true reasons rather than misrepresent the truth to get extensions. | 2 | 3.7 | 2 | 3.7 | 50 | 92.6 | 54 |
I can seek help from or give help to another student on assignments and tests without the instructor permitting such collaboration.a | 40 | 74.0 | 6 | 11.1 | 8 | 14.8 | 54 |
I would report another student for buying an essay online. | 9 | 16.7 | 19 | 35.2 | 26 | 48.2 | 54 |
If an assignment requires me to describe my observations of an event, or a situation I have experienced, it is acceptable for me to use my imagination and make up details that didn’t happen.a | 34 | 63 | 9 | 16.7 | 11 | 20.4 | 54 |
It is acceptable to allow your friends to read your essay to understand its format or structure. | 14 | 23.3 | 10 | 16.7 | 36 | 60.0 | 60 |
It is acceptable to allow your friends to read your essay and use some of your ideas in their papers.a | 46 | 76.7 | 11 | 18.3 | 3 | 5.0 | 60 |
If my instructor is not likely to find the source that I used in my assignment, I don’t have to cite it.a | 52 | 86.7 | 2 | 3.3 | 6 | 10.0 | 60 |
Even if exam regulations do not permit electronic devices in the examination room, you can take your phone into the room provided it is on airplane mode.a | 50 | 83.3 | 4 | 6.7 | 6 | 10.0 | 60 |
If I have to miss a class, or a classmate has to miss a class, we can sign in for one another to ensure we don’t lose participation points.a | 56 | 93.3 | 4 | 6.7 | – | 60 | |