For Instructors

Academic Dishonesty Report - Instructor Form [MS Word]

To be completed and submitted to the Department/Program Chair

Read Trent's Academic Integrity Policy and Steps for handling Academic Integrity case [PDF]

Check out the Integrity Policy Procedures flowchart [PDF]; print a copy and keep it handy

These Frequently Asked Questions will help you interpret the policy and guide you through the procedures for dealing with an incidence of academic dishonesty

It is recommended that instructors use these sample e-mails to inform a student of an incident and then to follow up after the instructor investigates

Don't miss a step; use this checklist when dealing with academic dishonesty incidents

 

There are lots of other useful resources to help you educate students, detect academic dishonesty and deal with other integrity issues.

Check out these Strategies for the Prevention of Plagiarism [PDF]

Help build Student Understanding of Scholarly Research [PDF] with these helpful tips

Suggestions From Trent Faculty

Blackbourn, K., Feagan, M. and Woods, M. 2008. "Preventing, detecting and reporting academic offences." TA Training Handout, Instructional Development Centre, Trent University.

Boyne, M., Glassco, D. and Scharfe, E. 2003. "Strategies to discourage plagiarism." Instructional Development Centre Workshop, Trent University, January 20.

Print Resources Available From the Instructional Development Centre (IDC)

The Instructional Development Centre has “Ready Reference Binders”, one of which is devoted entirely to Academic Integrity. These binders include articles and other print resources related to pedagogy and the development of instructional strategies. Each binder focuses on a specific pedagogical theme and within each binder there are several subheadings to assist instructors in finding specific resources. The binders are located in the front office of IDC (Bata Library 206).

Pattison, T., "Cross-cultural Dimensions of Plagiarisim." Instructional Development Centre Workshop, Trent University, 2008-2009.

Other Useful Resources

Trent has just become a member of the Center for Academic Integrity. This page from the site provides several articles of specific interest to course instructors.

http://www.academicintegrity.org/educational_resources/ai_articles.php

Plagiarism.org: A very comprehensive website that provides useful information for both students and instructors. Please note Trent University does not subscribe to turnitin.com.