Journal article
Collusion is still a tricky topic: student perspectives of academic integrity using assessment-specific examples in a science subject
Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, Vol.47(8), pp.1416-1428
2022
Abstract
Academic integrity is important, not just in the university setting but beyond, as students graduate and move into professional fields. Discrepancies in the understanding of what constitutes academic dishonesty exist between institutional policies, discipline areas and individual educators, which creates challenges for students trying to uphold academic integrity. We examined the student perspective and understanding of academic integrity in the context of subject-specific assessment. Three sequential online academic integrity modules were presented in a large first-year biology subject (n = 631). Modules consisted of scenarios describing academic dishonesty in subject-specific assessment. Students received feedback which also highlighted the importance of academic integrity in future professions and were surveyed at the end of the semester. Students clearly identified examples of cheating, fraud and contract cheating. However, they did not recognise collusion when it happened with close and social contacts. Most students felt confident that they could apply their newly acquired knowledge of academic integrity in their future studies and professions. This study showed that the use of contextual and carefully curated subject-specific scenarios can create more knowledgeable and confident students who can successfully approach assessment with integrity. Additionally, it is important to make explicit to students what is deemed collusion in subject-specific contexts.
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- Title
- Collusion is still a tricky topic: student perspectives of academic integrity using assessment-specific examples in a science subject
- Authors
- Ann L Parkinson (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - LegacyEva Hatje (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - LegacyMary Kynn (Author) - University of AberdeenAnna V Kuballa (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - LegacyRebecca Donkin (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - LegacyNicole B Reinke (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Publication details
- Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, Vol.47(8), pp.1416-1428
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Date published
- 2022
- DOI
- 10.1080/02602938.2022.2040947
- ISSN
- 1469-297X
- Organisation Unit
- Centre for Bioinnovation; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health - Biomedicine; Cancer Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99613308702621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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