Academic Integrity Policy

  1. 1 Mission statement
  2. 2 Why do we need Academic Integrity?
  3. 3 Definitions regarding academic misconduct
  4. 4 Preventive work
  5. 5 Prevention and penalty matrices
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5 Prevention and penalty matrices

A. Academic Misconduct: In the Learning Process, smaller hand-ins, smaller tests and presentations.

Academic Misconduct
What? - How to prevent - Actions -
Plagiarism PREVENTING Focus on the learning process and the writing process which includes the principles of Assessment for Learning. Focus on critical thinking, source evaluation, integrity, self-evaluation, development on the learner. Note taking techniques. Using example texts. Detection Investigation Possible ways of detecting: Euphorus, search engines, knowing the writing style and then noticing when not “own writing”. When suspicion: investigation, detection and establishing evidence. Guidance: Formative feedback, supervision since this is a part of the learning process. Fairness
Collusion PREVENTING Learn the principles of collaborative learning (the difference between that and splitting work) Detection Investigation Same Fairness
Duplication of work PREVENTING Detection Investigation same Fairness
Shadow writing PREVENTING Focusing on the importance of and the interrelationship between developing the text and the thought. Detection Investigation same Fairness
Using translation programmes PREVENTING Detection Investigation Same Fairness
Fraudulent Behaviour Use clear guidelines on which equipment and materials can be used in the given assessment

 

B. Academic Misconduct: Larger hand-ins. tests, draft of IA and EE

Academic Misconduct Larger
What? - How to prevent - Actions -
Plagiarism PREVENTING Focus on the learning process and the writing process which includes the principles of Assessment for Learning. Focus on critical thinking, source evaluation, integrity, self-evaluation, development on the learner. Note taking techniques. Using example texts. Detection Investigation Possible ways of detecting: Euphorus, search engines, knowing the writing style and then noticing when not “own writing”. When suspicion: investigation, detection and establishing evidence. Student is presented the evidence and allowed to make a statement in a formal conversation. If work is ruled to be malpractice: 1. Work is dismissed 2. Formal letter of warning (also to legal guardians) Fairness
Collusion PREVENTING Learn the principles of collaborative learning (the difference between that and splitting work) Detection Investigation Same Fairness
Duplication of work PREVENTING Detection Investigation Same Fairness
Shadow writing PREVENTING Focusing on the importance of and the interrelationship between developing the text and the thought. Detection Investigation Same Fairness
Using translation programmes PREVENTING Detection Investigation Same Fairness
Fraudulent Behaviour Use clear guidelines on which equipment and materials can be used in the given assessment


C. Academic Misconduct: IA and EE final version

Academic Misconduct IA EE Final
What? - How to prevent - Actions -
Plagiarism PREVENTING The focus of Academic Honesty has been the issue in the learning process and in the drafts handed in. The student signs a declaration on the cover sheet: “I confirm that this is work is my own and is the final version. I have acknowledged each use of the words or ideas of another person, whether written, oral or visual.” The teacher also signs a declaration “To the best of my knowledge, the material submitted is the authentic work of the candidate.” This means that the teacher has followed the process and the development of the assignment and can verify the authenticity of the work handed in. Detection Investigation Possible ways of detecting: Euphorus, search engines, knowing the writing style and then noticing when not “own writing”. If noticed by the school – the work will be dismissed and the subject teacher/supervisor does not sign the declaration of authenticity. The IB coordinator informs the IB. If the student does not sign the declaration of authenticity, the IB coordinator informs the IB. If suspect of malpractice is noticed by the IB (examiner), the IB coordinator is contacted and evidence of malpractice is given. The IB coordinator investigates the case, interviews the candidate in question. Statements are written by: • The candidate • The subject teacher • Coordinator These are all sent to the IB academic.honesty@ibo.org together with the Academic honesty policy. The Final Award Committee has the final decision. The result of the investigation is normally presented to the school via the coordinator a couple of days prior to the result is published. Fairness
Collusion PREVENTING Same Detection Investigation Same Fairness
Duplication of work PREVENTING Same Detection Investigation Same Fairness
Shadow writing PREVENTING Same Detection Investigation Same Fairness
Using translation programmes PREVENTING Same Detection Investigation Same Fairness


D. Misconduct Durin Examination

Misconduct During Examination
Definitions - How to prevent - Actions -
Academic misconduct constitutes a breach of regulations that, if confirmed by the final award committee, will result in no grade being awarded in the subject and level concerned. The following actions are examples of misconduct relating to the written examinations: • stealing examination papers • failing to obey the instructions of the coordinator/invigilator • communicating with another candidate • helping or receiving help from another candidate • impersonating another candidate • possession of unauthorized material • consulting material outside the examination room during a period of absence • behaving in a way that may disrupt the examination or distract other candidates • submitting work for assessment that is not authentic • removing or attempting to remove from the examination room examination material, such as answer booklets or examination papers • leaving the examination room without permission • continuing to answer an examination paper when told to stop by an invigilator or the coordinator • disclosing or discussing the content of any examination paper with any person outside the immediate school community within 24 hours after an examination. PREVENTING The candidates are aware of what constitutes misconduct during the examination. Both this document and the penalty matrices in the IB Academic integrity document is readily available to the students. Case studies on examination misconduct has been conducted before the examinations. During the mock exam period, the examiner is strictly observing any breaches of regulations. The candidates receive warnings for any breach. Detection Investigation Possible ways of detecting: Euphorus, search engines, knowing the writing style and then noticing when not “own writing”. If noticed by the school – the work will be dismissed and the subject teacher/supervisor does not sign the declaration of authenticity. The IB coordinator informs the IB. If the student does not sign the declaration of authenticity, the IB coordinator informs the IB. If suspect of malpractice is noticed by the IB (examiner), the IB coordinator is contacted and evidence of malpractice is given. The IB coordinator investigates the case, interviews the candidate in question. Statements are written by: • The candidate • The subject teacher • Coordinator These are all sent to the IB academic.honesty@ibo.org together with the Academic honesty policy. The Final Award Committee has the final decision. The result of the investigation is normally presented to the school via the coordinator a couple of days prior to the result is published. * The coordinator has the right to expel from the examination room any candidate whose behaviour is interfering with the proper conduct of the examinations. * A candidate should not be expelled from the examination room solely on the basis of suspected misconduct. Whenever misconduct is suspected, if practical, the candidate should be formally cautioned but allowed to complete the examination. However, to avoid disturbing other candidates, it is acceptable to raise the matter with the candidate concerned at the end of the examination. This excludes disruptive behaviour, which must be stopped immediately.

Revised 8th June 2022

Sources:

“Academic integrity”, International Baccalaureate Organization (UK) Ltd. Cardiff, Wales: October 2019. Print “Effective Citing and Referencing”, International Baccalaureate Organization (UK) Ltd. Cardiff, Wales: October 2022. Print

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