Section outline

  • Topic Description

    In topics 1 and 2 of this module you were introduced to academic integrity and intellectual property. These were designed to create awareness of the need to develop a society of high integrity. In this topic you will explore strategies to promote a culture of academic integrity: i.e. Who is responsible, and how should this be done? The question might be who creates dishonesty in Universities, for whose interest and whose benefits? It is envisaged that once a culture of academic integrity is institutionally embedded, it will transfer to the entire community. 

    Topic Objectives

    Upon completing this topic learners will be able to;

    • Explain violation of academic integrity
    • Describe causes of dishonesty in academia
    • State strategies to promote academic integrity