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<--- Complete this module if you have received an Academic Integrity violation, or if you just want information on Academic Integrity and best practices to avoid it
Some of the assignments in this course will require you to search for information outside the lesson texts. Here are a few simple tips for conducting research and citing your sources:
RESEARCH
Look for reputable resources that are scholarly in nature (articles, ebooks, books, journals, or newspapers)
Avoid popular websites or answer sites (Wikipedia)
Compare information from multiple sources to ensure accuracy (look for Authority, Purpose, Date, and Relevance)
Rely on websites that end in .gov, .edu
CITATIONS
When possible paraphrase or summarize information from the source
If necessary, directly quote the source
In either case, give credit to the original author or source of information (MLA or APA format)
Your citations should include such basic information as (AUTHOR, TITLE, DATE OF PUBLICATION, TYPE OF PUBLICATION)
In most cases you will need to provide an in-text citation (a brief reference to the complete citation) and/or a list of your sources (at the end of your work, usually a list of sources you cited )
How to Paraphrase
1. Read and Understand:
Carefully read the original text multiple times to grasp its meaning and identify the key concepts and main points.2. Identify Key Information:
Note down the main idea(s) and any important details or supporting evidence.3. Rewriting:
Close the original text and rewrite the information in your own words, ensuring you've captured the original meaning without simply swapping out a few words.4. Compare and Adjust:
Compare your writing with the original to ensure you haven't accidentally copied any phrases or sentences. If so, make necessary changes to ensure it's truly in your own words.5. Cite the Source:
Properly cite the original source using the appropriate citation style (e.g., APA, MLA).
Artificial Intelligence: Artificial intelligence may be used to help you with your research. However, just like any other source, you must take that information and explain it IN YOUR OWN WORDS. Your teacher's view of the Turn It In Report for each assignment will indicate if there are any concerns that Artificial Intelligence may have been used to write some or all of your assignment.
Be sure to ask the AI what sources it used, and always verify the material with what is provided in your online textbook, so that you can better determine the accuracy of the information. Also just like any other source, you must site when you use AI. Click here for how to cite AI using MLA format
Grammarly and other writing assistants also have AI built into them. This will often indicate on Turn It In reports that artificial intelligence was used to write the assignment. For this course we strongly recommend that you do not use these writing programs. We're not concerned about fancy writing or word choice; we just want you to explain what you learned and follow the assignment directions (e.g. writing 5 complete sentences in each paragraph).
Academic integrity is a core value and universal expectation at Florida Virtual School. Academic integrity means that all work you submit is created by you and is an original representation of your work.
According to The School for Ethical Education academic integrity can be defined by honest academic work where:
The ideas and the writing of others are properly cited;
Students submit their own work for tests and assignments without unauthorized assistance;
Students do not provide unauthorized assistance to others; and
Students report their research or accomplishments
For information on the tools we use in dealing with integrity, definitions, roles and responsibilities of all parties, along with the matrix of integrity interventions, Click to read the FLVS Academic Integrity Info
If at anytime you would like additional information on the FLVS Academic Integrity policy please feel free to reach out to your instructor. For any concerns or to report an incident use the following contact information:
Academic Integrity Hotline:
407-513-3341 or 866-943-3050 (toll free)
Academic Integrity Email Address:
academicintegrity@flvs.net
Academic Integrity: Roles and Responsibilities
Academic Integrity: Roles and Responsibilities
Student
The student’s role at Florida Virtual School is to learn to the best of his or her ability. Therefore, students should expect to take age-appropriate individual responsibility for their own learning, such as: applying themselves to their studies in a focused and serious manner, working hard, becoming engaged in the lessons and activities, asking questions, exploring their personal interests, improving areas of academic weaknesses, and capitalizing on strengths—and at all times completing their own work and upholding the principles of the FLVS Academic Integrity Policy. Students are responsible for submitting and protecting their own, original work. FLVS students will maintain academic integrity in their FLVS classroom by:
Participating in discussion-based assessments and following the required FLVS protocol which states discussion-based assessments are completed between student and instructor only, free of outside influence, assistance or disruptions.
Asking questions regarding academic integrity if they are unsure.
Taking a proctored segment exam when asked to do so
Safe-guarding their own work. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Students will not share work with any other student.
Students will not share their username and/or password.
Students will utilize a USB drive or personal Google Drive account to save work if using a shared or public computer.
Parents/Guardians
Parents/Guardians are our partners in supporting student learning and play a key role in their student’s success in any learning environment, but even more so at FLVS. Parents/guardians are responsible for monitoring student work to ensure compliance with the FLVS Academic Integrity Policy. Parents/Guardians of FLVS students will help maintain academic integrity in the FLVS classroom by:
Ensuring that their student’s work is authentic and original.
Ensuring that FLVS protocol regarding discussion-based assessments is adhered to.
If student is asked to take a proctored segment exam-Understanding the student’s proctored segment exam requirements. Failure of a student to take and pass a segment exam with a proctor will result in removal of course with a failing grade.
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