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Suggested Further Readings on Academic Integrity

Academic integrity as a topic might sound a little dry, maybe even boring, and I will definitely acknowledge that I have fallen asleep while ploughing through a 40-page guide to Harvard referencing, trying to work out where a comma in a reference should be, or what exactly should be italicised 💤💤💤😴 ...however; reading articles eloquently making a case for academic integrity as a philosophical imperitive can be downright thrilling, empowering and altogether interesting. 

Following on this page, you will find quotes and a few paragraphs that may just make referencing an expression of who you want to be, and how you want to shape a better world.

Article: "Integrity Beyond the Self: A Communal Ethic of Courage" by Dr Shilan Fuad Hussain

The following excerpts are from Dr. Shilan Fuad Hussain who "is an academic expert for the Institute of Domestic Violence, Religion & Migration (UK), a Fellow at The Integrity Centre (UK) and an associate editor for Brill and Routledge publishers" (ICAI, 2025). Following are three paragraphs taken from Dr Faud's article, they are best read in the article as a whole, but even in isolation, they have clarity, heart and power. 

"At a time when war, displacement, and authoritarianism dominate headlines, the question of integrity is more urgent than ever. Speaking of integrity at a time of deceit and despair for so many, can often seem like a hollow act of self-appeasement. But that is because integrity is often seen as a solo action, carried out in disconnection to others.  In truth, integrity is fidelity — not to oneself alone, but to others, to their plight and their flourishing..." (Faud, 2025).

Whether you are just doing your homework or striving for the highest level of achievement in an assessment task, doing the hard work yourself, citing and referencing, these are all actions of integrity and being a force for making our world a better place. 

"In a world where self-interest often reigns supreme, integrity is a rare and precious gift. It reminds us of our shared humanity, our collective responsibility. It whispers that we are stewards, not owners, of the privileges we hold. To live with integrity is to embrace this truth: that we are bound not by chains of selfishness, but by threads of empathy, courage, and justice..."

"As we walk through life’s ever-shifting landscapes, let us carry the torch of integrity. Let it illuminate our choices, our words, our actions. Let it guide us to help the fallen, to amplify the silenced, to stand unwavering in the pursuit of what is right. For in doing so, we not only honor others—we honor ourselves and the boundless potential of our species. This is why we must proverbially build life rafts of compassion for the stranded castaways afloat in a sea of social alienation and communal indifference. That is integrity."

Author: "Dr. Shilan Fuad Hussain is an academic expert for the Institute of Domestic Violence, Religion & Migration (UK), a Fellow at The Integrity Centre (UK) and an associate editor for Brill and Routledge publishers" (ICAI, 2025).

Reference

Fuad, Dr. Shilan. (2025, October, 13). Integrity Beyond the Self: A Communal Ethic of Courage. International Center for Academic Integrity. https://www.academicintegrity.org/aws/ICAI/pt/sd/news_article/604294/_PARENT/layout_details/false 

Article: "When Learning is at the Centre" by Juliana Cavalieri Goncalves Peloche

10/27/2025