Online Orientation T325 - Academic Integrity & Language Support

Online Orientation T325

Academic Integrity & Language Support

It is important for you to understand Academic Integrity...

Let's start with you, what do you think Academic Integrity is?

Submitting assignments on time?
Treating lecturers and tutors with respect?
Correctly referencing where you get your information from in the assignments you create?
Not getting someone else to do your assignments for you?

If you selected answers 3 or 4, you are correct!

What is Academic Misconduct?

Academic misconduct means conduct by which a student seeks to gain an unfair academic advantage in a unit or course. It may be intentional or unintentional.

Types of academic misconduct include but are not limited to:

Plagiarising or assisting someone else in committing acts of plagiarism;
Purchasing an assignment and submitting it as your own work;
Cheating, acting dishonestly or attempting to gain an unfair advantage in an examination or any other assessment task;
Cheating with someone else or assisting someone else to cheat, plagiarising or engaging in other types of academic misconduct;
Submitting an assessment task previously produced and assessed for another unit or for a previous semester;
Failing to acknowledge work primarily produced by a collaborator;
Making improper use of copyright material.

The Impacts of Academic Misconduct

IMC takes Academic Integrity very seriously.

You should thoroughly understand the concept of Academic Misconduct to prevent involvement in this behaviour and the serious consequences associated with it. Students who intentionally engage in academic misconduct such as plagiarism or cheating will face academic penalties, including a reduction of marks, a failing grade, exclusion or expulsion.

We hope each student can maintain honesty and integrity in all their studies at IMC.

Your Academic Integrity Responsibilities

So what do you need to do?

To avoid academic misconduct, IMC strongly recommends students attend academic and learning support workshops to improve their academic skills. You MUST also complete the IMC Academic Integrity Module (AIM) via Moodle.

The Academic Integrity Module (AIM) is a compulsory online module for all IMC students that introduces the basics of ethical academic practice and IMC’s values and expectations of correct academic conduct.

The Academic Integrity Module will help you to:

Understand what it means to work with Academic Integrity,
Develop skills and understanding of the rules and customs that form the basis of academic work,
Avoid cheating, plagiarism and other dishonest activities that can lead to failure or expulsion from the institute,
Become familiar with IMC’s Student Academic Integrity Policy,

This unit must be completed by all students enrolled at IMC. It is strongly recommended that you complete this module by week 6 of your first semester or (before submitting your first assignment).

You can find details about your responsibilities regarding Academic Integrity in the Student Handbook and via the Student Academic Integrity Policy.

For more information or assistance, please contact your lecturers or studentservices@imc.edu.au

Academic English Support

Let’s talk further about how IMC is here to support you with your studies. Expressing yourself clearly and accurately is important in Academic writing and other interactions. IMC is committed to providing quality education that will prepare you for success in your degree as well as your professional life in the future. As part of this, we provide an extensive Academic English support program to improve your English language skills throughout your study. English language services are always available to you. Please take a look below:

English Language Support Officer

Located in Bay 3, IMC's English Language Support Officer (ELSO) is dedicated to helping you improve your language skills.

Our ELSO offers weekly workshops and conversation clubs, as well as individual support sessions. Practice your English conversation skills and fine-tune your academic writing!

For more information, or to make a booking, email learning@imc.edu.au

Library Services

As part of the extensive Academic English Program, our IMC Library team offers Academic English, research and study skills workshops.

Researching & writing assessments can be challenging in a second language. Our dedicated team is here to make this easier by giving you the tools you need to succeed throughout your studies.

For more information, or to make a booking, email library@imc.edu.au

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