1. Academic Integrity:
An introduction

2. Watch our introductory video to find out more
About Epigeum
Developed through a unique process of global collaboration between world-class subject experts, partner institutions, and in-house specialists, Epigeum’s interactive, online courses make consistent, cost-effective training achievable for all.
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Watch our introductory video to find out more

3. Introducing: Academic Integrity
Provide targeted training to facilitate a consistent and unified approach to academic integrity – ensuring clarity and confidence among staff and students.
5 staff-facing modules
5 student-facing modules
What is academic integrity?
Promoting a culture of academic integrity
How do I show academic integrity in my preparation?
Identifying and responding to breaches of academic integrity
How do I show academic integrity in my work?
Teaching, learning and assessment: implications for academic integrity
How can I feel more confident about academic integrity?
Assessment design choices for academic integrity
How do I deal with more complex situations?
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4. Programme Structure: Academic Integrity
Core activities: 2 hours, 30 mins (student-facing modules)
Core activities: 3 hours (staff-facing modules)
Additional content: 15 hours (student-facing modules)
Additional content: 10 hours (staff-facing modules)
Audience: Academic Integrity
Undergraduate students
Teaching staff
Educational development staff
Professional administrative staff
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5. Lead Advisor: Associate Professor Tracey Bretag
Dr Tracey Bretag is an Associate Professor in the School of Management at the University of South Australia Business School. Tracey’s research focuses on higher education policy and practice, and academic integrity. Since 2015 she has been the Director of the University of South Australia Business School Office for Academic Integrity.
“If we agree that academic integrity matters, it is time to commit resources to a whole-of-institution approach which puts academic integrity at the centre of everything we do...”
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6. Authors: Academic Integrity modules
Dr Lee Adam (University of Otago, New Zealand)
Dr Ann Rogerson (University of Wollongong, Australia)
Dr Rowena Harper (University of South Australia, Australia)
Dr Thomas Lancaster (Imperial College London, UK)
Michelle Picard (Newcastle University, Australia)
Dr Julia Miller (University of Adelaide, Australia)
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7. Development Group Members: Academic Integrity
Australian National University
CQ University
Charles Sturt University
Curtin University
Deakin University
Institute of Technology, Sligo
Massey University
Navitas
Queensland University of Technology
Technological University Dublin
University of Canberra
University of East Anglia (UEA)
University of New England (UNE)
University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)
University of Otago
University of Queensland
University of Reading
University of South Australia
University of the Sunshine Coast
Victoria University
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU)
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8. Watch our introductory video to find out more about the programme
About Academic Integrity
Developed in collaboration with over twenty higher education institutions, Academic Integrity is an interactive, multidisciplinary programme that facilitates a consistent and unified approach to academic integrity training.
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Watch our introductory video to find out more about the programme

9. Key benefits: Academic Integrity
Provide targeted training in key areas, with interactive modules tailored to both staff and students across all disciplines, facilitating a holistic, long-term, and institution-wide approach to academic integrity
Instil positive values, skills and behaviours via clear explanations, multimedia content, and interactive activities – providing strategies for evidencing integrity in all aspects of learners’ work
Explore best practice and its real-life applications via video interviews with students and staff, a rich variety of complex, realistic scenarios, and plenty of practical advice
Encourage reflection on common challenges and dilemmas, as well as consideration of different experiences, using engaging animations, comic strips and polls
Thoroughly address key issues, such as contract cheating and assessment design, from both a student and staff perspective – exploring the full implications of these activities for all learners
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10. Academic Integrity Student Module 1
Engaging animations, infographics and diagrams introduce key concepts clearly and accessibly

11. Academic Integrity Student Module 5
Customizable pods provide practical guidance and additional information
Interactive activities effectively strengthen learners’ understanding

12. Academic Integrity Student Module 2
‘Think about it’ pods relate content to each learner’s own integrity responsibilities
Realistic scenario-based activities bring theory to life and prompt reflection

13. Academic Integrity Student Module 1
Authentic video interviews offer insight into relatable peer experiences

14. Academic Integrity Student Module 4
Regular polls provide opportunities for learners to anonymously contribute their opinions on key issues

15. Academic Integrity Student Module 3
Clear summaries distil key information to build learners’ confidence

16. Academic Integrity Staff Module 1
Key information is presented in highly-visual formats – driving engagement

17. Academic Integrity Staff Module 3
Thought-provoking interviews with members of staff explore best practice

18. Academic Integrity Staff Module 4
Scenario-based activities present challenging situations and possible courses of action

19. Academic Integrity Staff Module 4
Self-assessment tools consolidate understanding and promote ownership of learning

20. Academic Integrity Staff Module 3
Regular summative quizzes provide opportunities to measure and evidence understanding

21. Student-facing Academic Integrity modules:
Module 1: What is academic integrity?
What do we mean by academic integrity?
Academic integrity and your motivations for study
Examples of breaches of academic integrity
Acting with integrity
What happens when academic integrity principles aren’t followed?
Module 2: How do I show academic integrity in my preparation?
Acting with academic integrity under pressure
Prioritising under pressure
Prioritising to ensure academic integrity
Building on the work of others
Selecting sources for academic integrity
Acting with academic integrity when preparing for assignments
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22. Student-facing Academic Integrity modules:
Module 3: How do I show academic integrity in my work?
Using other people's work to support your arguments
Assessing your understanding of some key academic integrity principles
Skills that help you demonstrate academic integrity in your work
Testing your understanding of academic integrity
Applying your understanding of academic integrity
Module 4: How can I feel more confident about academic integrity?
Academic integrity challenges
Common breaches of academic integrity
Your experience of academic integrity
Helping others and upholding academic integrity
Working with other students
Demonstrating academic integrity when working with other students
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23. Student-facing Academic Integrity modules:
Module 5: How do I deal with more complex situations?
Making choices in complex situations
Using images and videos with academic integrity
Ethical re-use of your work
Using online and other support with academic integrity
Applying academic integrity and advising others
All student-facing modules include clear learning outcomes, summaries of module content, practice scenarios, quizzes, and associated resources
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24. Staff-facing Academic Integrity modules:
Module 1: What is academic integrity?
What is academic integrity?
Why does academic integrity matter?
Who is responsible for academic integrity?
Self-assessment – what are your priorities?
Module 2: Promoting a culture of academic integrity
Promoting a culture of academic integrity
Academic integrity policies and processes
Challenging conversations
Supporting students in vulnerable situations
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25. Staff-facing Academic Integrity modules:
Module 3: Identifying and responding to breaches of academic integrity
What constitutes a breach of academic integrity?
Why do students breach academic integrity?
How do students breach academic integrity?
Identifying potential breaches of academic integrity
Responding appropriately to potential breaches of academic integrity
Module 4: Teaching, learning and assessment: implications for academic integrity
Teaching, learning and assessment: academic integrity challenges
Working together for academic integrity: the vital roles of manager, curriculum designer, and educator
Preventing breaches of academic integrity
Education and breaches of academic integrity
Detecting breaches of academic integrity in group contexts
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26. Staff-facing Academic Integrity modules:
Module 5: Assessment design choices for academic integrity
Common advice for designing assessment with integrity: how useful is it?
Written assessment and academic integrity
Oral and practical assessment and academic integrity
Students working in groups and alone: academic integrity challenges
Assessment venues and academic integrity
All staff-facing modules include clear learning outcomes, summaries of module content, practice scenarios, quizzes, and associated resources
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27. Implementation support
Choose to embed the programme in your VLE or provide access through our dedicated online platform
Utilise administrator reporting functions to explore how your staff and students are responding to the course
Drive student and staff engagement via a suite of print and digital promotional resources, included in your ‘Asset Pack’
Request technical support via our dedicated web form:
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