What is Academic Integrity? What is Academic Integrity?

What is Academic Integrity?

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Academic integrity means being honest, fair, respectful, and responsible in your learning and assessments. It involves submitting original work, acknowledging others’ ideas, and maintaining ethical standards that reflect trust and professionalism. At Ikon, academic integrity underpins all study and assessment activities and helps ensure that your qualification retains its value and credibility.

Overview

Academic integrity is the foundation of ethical academic practice. It reflects the values of honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility. All students are expected to uphold these principles in every learning activity, assessment, and collaboration.

Why it matters

Maintaining academic integrity protects the credibility of your work and Ikon’s qualifications. It supports a learning culture based on fairness and respect.

How to demonstrate integrity

  • Complete and submit your own original work.
  • Acknowledge all sources of ideas and information.
  • If you’re uncertain about referencing or teamwork expectations, ask for guidance before submitting.

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