Academic and Research Integrity Overview

Overview:

What does acting with Integrity mean for graduate students? Integrity is at the center of the academic and research enterprises and should be a part of all your activities at Penn State. As a graduate student, you will be held to a high standard.

“By virtue of their maturity and experience, graduate students are expected to have learned the meaning and value of personal honesty and professional integrity before entering graduate school. Every graduate student is expected to exhibit and promote the highest ethical, moral, and professional standards as scholars, and as future faculty, professionals, and leaders in their respective fields.” Penn State Fox Graduate School Student Conduct and Performance Policy

Throughout this module, you will learn about academic integrity and research integrity. These principles should underlie your activities as a graduate student at Penn State and form a strong foundation for your future career, wherever life may take you.

Objectives:

After completing this module, you will be able to:

Articulate the importance of academic integrity
Explain the similarities and difference between research and academic integrity
Find resources to help you avoid plagiarism
Describe the Scholarship and Research Integrity (SARI) requirements
Locate information regarding research compliance