Module 1 – Case Academic Integrity, Information Literacy, and Educational Benefi

Module 1 – Case
Academic Integrity, Information Literacy, and Educational Benefits
Case Assignment
Academic Honesty
Trident values academic honesty, and the Module 1 Case is devoted to this topic. It is important that we discuss this issue early in our course. To earn your degree, you will be required to write research papers and complete worksheets, quizzes, and tests. Choosing to do your best work with pride and ownership is important as you continue your academic journey. Think about the meaning of academic honesty and view how Trident defines and values integrity in academia in Trident’s catalog at https://trident.smartcatalogiq.com/.
Take time to review the recommended resources to help you complete the assignment below:
YouTube video Plagiarism: How to avoid It.
Trident University Academic Catalog. (2024). Student Information and Procedures – Academic Integrity.
Using Your Turnitin Similarity Score to Improve Your Work
Neville, C. (2007). The Complete Guide to Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism. McGraw-Hill Education. Available in the Trident Online Library.
Chapter 4: Plagiarism
Trident provides students with Turnitin (TII), an online support tool that helps ensure that academic work is of the highest integrity.
To best equip yourself on how to use this tool, review the Turnitin Guide under Student Support Resources located on the left navigation bar.
Assignment Expectations
After reviewing all materials in this assignment, answer the questions below.
1. In your own words, define academic honesty.
2. Explain why academic honesty is important to you.
3. Explain why it is important to Trident.
4. Explain why it is important to your future employer.
5. Discuss what a student should do to ensure that they adhere to the university’s policy on academic honesty.
Using a Word document, present the answers in complete sentences and paragraph form. There should be 4 or 5 sentences provided for each question that requires an explanation. Be sure to proofread, as scholarly writing is important.