Recently, many students have received their favorite offers. And as time goes on, more students will get offers and embark on the road to study abroad. After receiving the offer, students also have to make various preparations. For example, pay a deposit for enrollment, activate your school email account, complete a housing and meal plan, obtain a visa, etc.
But there is one thing that is very easy to be overlooked by students, and that is "academic integrity". Academic integrity is the foundation of academic communication and free thought, and it is also the embodiment of students' concept of honesty and respect for learning. For many international students who plan to attend U.S. colleges and universities, it's important to understand academic integrity.
There are many examples of not maintaining academic integrity, such as cheating on exams, plagiarism, etc. In fact, for many international students, upholding academic integrity is not an easy task. If you don't pay attention, you may "dig a hole" for yourself. In order to be truly academically honest, students need to know more about the relevant matters and details.
Cite correctly when using citations
Many international students mark citations when writing class assignments or **, but sometimes they are not standardized, which may lead to "academic misconduct". This requires that every time a student uses a citation, they must cite it correctly**. And depending on the citation style used, it may vary, so be aware of this.
To minimize citation errors, students can use citation managers or tools such as RefWorks to help track and organize their references so that they can be cited correctly in Refworks.
Don't use itchatgpt writes**
The strength of ChatGPT, I believe every student knows very well - it is too powerful. Previously, it was revealed that many students in American colleges and universities used ChatGPT to write ** and were finally "punished" by the school. The vast majority of colleges and universities have clearly stipulated that ChatGPT and other similar tools cannot be used to complete assignments and **, etc. This is mainly to allow students to really learn knowledge and develop and strengthen critical thinking skills.
According to Maureen Derrick, director of student conduct and academic integrity at the University of South Carolina, ChatGPT "should be used as a tool to augment rather than quickly complete assignments." She mentioned that misuse of ChatGPT may be a violation of university policy, and the alleged violation will be dealt with by the Office of Academic Integrity. Therefore, international students must be cautious about the use of ChatGPT, and try or even never use it to complete assignments or **.
Read the school** for guidance
Many universities** provide guidance to international students on academic integrity and ways to avoid plagiarism, which is a very good place to start. For example, the University of Chicago's Office of International Affairs has a dedicated webpage that provides examples of plagiarized articles and information on how to properly cite references.
In addition, international students who receive an offer can often find the university's academic integrity policy in the school's catalog, or in the international student handbook. At the same time, many U.S. college and university faculty members also cover the topic of academic integrity in their syllabuses, which can be helpful for students.
Get help from courses and writing labs
International students can also enroll in courses that focus on academic integrity to receive help and tutoring. For example, Stevenson University requires all new students to participate in Academic Integrity Tutoring. Rutgers University New Brunswick offers a curriculum on academic integrity for all new students and is even developing a module for international students.
In addition, many U.S. colleges and universities offer writing labs where students can go and ask for help. The school's staff and student aides, among others, provide helpful feedback at any stage of the student's writing process. In this regard, some experts say that a good understanding of academic integrity and using all available resources can truly prepare international students for the years to come.
Write at the end:
The United States is a country with a "habit of academic cleanliness" and attaches great importance to issues related to academic integrity. One of the most important values in academia is the balance between the free flow of ideas and respect for the intellectual property rights of others. Respecting the intellectual property rights of others is the soul of academics. Therefore, international students place a high value on academic integrity.