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Academic Integrity for Staff

How does the Library support your students with upholding Academic Integrity?

The library supports students in developing information literacy skills which are fundamental in the demonstration of academic integrity. CILIP (2018) defines information literacy as “the ability to think critically and make balanced judgements about any information we find and use. It empowers us as citizens to develop informed views and to engage fully with society.” (p. 3).  Supporting the development of information literacy skills not only helps students demonstrate academic integrity in their assignments and research but also fosters an ethical learning and research environment.

As the use of generative AI tools becomes more prevalent, we recognise the need for thoughtful consideration, particularly in academic contexts. While some disciplines may recommend the use of such tools for course work, it is crucial to maintain a strong commitment to academic integrity.  In our teaching approach, we prioritise the fundamental principles of academic integrity: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility, and courage (ICAI, 2021). These principles form the foundation of our educational environment, guiding both our teaching and the expectations of our students.

We encourage you to engage in open discussions with your students about the appropriate boundaries and ethical considerations surrounding the use of generative AI in your class and in assessments. By fostering awareness and understanding of these issues, we can ensure that academic integrity remains paramount in all aspects of teaching, learning and assessment.

Academic Skills Service

We provide workshops to support all Undergraduate and taught Master's Students in finding, using, and managing information. Our suite of workshops include First Year In, Finding Articles and Books, Cite Them Right, Conducting a Literature Review, and Endnote for Citing & Referencing.

Request a Library Class

All of the Academic Skills Service workshops can easily be embedded into your courses. Simply fill out the booking form and specify which workshop you would like. A member of Academic Skills will be in touch to schedule and to discuss specific learning outcomes for the session.

Academic Writing Centre (AWC)

The AWC provides students with one-on-one and email consultations on essay writing. Students can drop-in to the service during specified drop-in hours or they can email to book an appointment. For more details, see the AWC webpage.

Guides & Resources

Additionally, we have created guides and resources to complement our workshops. We would encourage you to consider including these in your required readings in your reading lists.

First Year In: FYI

First Year In: FYI

A library guide for all 1st year students

First Year In: FYI
Research Skills Guide

Research Skills Guide

A self-directed resource to help students through their studies

Research Skills Guide
EndNote Guide

EndNote Guide

A library guide to using the EndNote reference management software.

EndNote Guide

Study Skills Resources

Citing & Referencing Skills

Pears, R. and Shields, G. (2022) Cite them right: the essential referencing guide. 12th edn. London: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.

Cite them right provides clear and comprehensive coverage of citing and referencing. This 12th edition continues to provide detailed examples for all print and electronic sources, business, government, technical and legal publications, and works of art and images. This book is available in print and also as an eBook.

Study Skills

 

Cottrell, S. (2019) The study skills handbook. 5th edn. London: Macmillan Education, Ltd.

An invaluable guide for undergraduates of all disciplines as well as postgrads, mature students and international students. Prepares students for what to expect before, during and after studies at university. This guide shows students how to tailor their learning to their individual needs in order to boost their grades, building confidence and increase employability.  This book is available in print and also as an eBook.

Critical Thinking Skills

 

Cottrell, S. (2023) Critical thinking skills: effective analysis, argument and reflection. 4th edn. London: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.

Essential resources for students looking to refine their thinking, reading and writing skills. This student-centered approach demystifies critical thinking and breaks down a complex subject into manageable chunks. Clear explanations, relevant examples and plenty of exercises.  This book is available in print and also as an eBook.

More information and guidance on Academic Integrity is available on the University's Academic Integrity page.

References

CILIP (2018) CILIP definition of information literacy 2018. Available at: https://infolit.org.uk/ILdefinitionCILIP2018.pdf (Accessed: 14 March 2024).

International Center for Academic Integrity (ICAI) (2021) The fundamental values of academic integrity. 3rd edn. Available at: https://academicintegrity.org/images/pdfs/20019_ICAI-Fundamental-Values_R12.pdf (Accessed: 14 March 2023).