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Anti-Plagiarism and Academic Integrity: Academic Integrity

Welcome to the anti-plagiarism and Academic Integrity LibGuide, a comprehensive resource that is dedicated to promoting academic integrity and fostering originality in scholarly work.

What is Academic Integrity?

 

Academic integrity refers to the ethical principles and values that guide individuals to act honestly, responsibly, and fairly in their academic endeavors. It encompasses maintaining honesty in one's own work, respecting the ideas and contributions of others, and upholding the standards of scholarly conduct. The five pillars of academic integrity are honesty, trust, fairness, respect and responsibility. 

Academic Integrity @WITS

Ethics @WITS

Resources on Academic Integrity