What is Academic Integrity?

Academic integrity means completing your work honestly, responsibly, and ethically. At Ikon, you are expected to submit original work, acknowledge your sources, and follow assessment and exam rules. Practising academic integrity protects the value of your qualification, ensures fairness for all students, and helps you develop genuine academic and professional skills. This article explains what academic integrity is, why it is important, and how it guides your responsibilities as a student at Ikon.

What Academic Integrity Means at Ikon

Academic integrity reflects the values of honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility. You demonstrate integrity when you:

• Submit your own genuine work
• Reference all sources accurately
• Follow assessment instructions
• Behave ethically in exams and assessments
• Use allowed tools and resources only

These behaviours ensure your achievements are an authentic reflection of your learning and abilities.

Why Academic Integrity Matters

Academic integrity is important because it:

• Protects the credibility of your qualification
• Ensures fairness in the learning environment
• Helps you develop critical academic skills
• Builds professional behaviour and ethical practice

Related articles and policies

• Academic Integrity and Misconduct Policy
• Assessment Policy
• Student Code of Conduct
• What is Academic Misconduct?
• Examples of Academic Misconduct?
• What Happens if I Breach Academic Integrity?

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