Introduction Academic and research integrity are fundamental principles at UOW Malaysia. Upholding ethical standards in learning, teaching, and research is crucial, requiring honesty, fairness, trust, and responsibility. This commitment is integral to the UOW Malaysia community, encompassing students, teachers, researchers, coordinators, and administrators. Academic Integrity for UOW Students Students are expected to adhere to UOW Malaysia’s values and principles, maintaining honesty, fairness, and respect for knowledge. Impact of Academic Misconduct: Diminished University reputation and degree value. Missed opportunity for genuine learning and personal growth. Unfair advantage over honest peers. Potential career setbacks due to lack of integrity. Types of Academic Misconduct Cheating for instance, if you buy or exchange an assessment task from a friend or an online site, or if you cheat in an exam or test Collusion for instance, if you collaborate with other students on an assessment task without permission, or if you help another student to cheat Fraud if you are impersonated by someone else for an exam, assessment task or online activity Fabrication/misrepresentation for instance, if you are misleading about the amount of work you have done for a group task, or if you fabricate information or data in an assessment task, or if you submit a fake Turnitin report Interference/obstruction for instance, if you unfairly prevent other students from accessing study resources or completing their work Plagiarism for instance, if you don’t properly acknowledge the source of information used in your work, or if you re-use your own work without permission Penalties for Academic Misconduct Letter of warning Request for more information A mark penalty for the task Resubmission with mark penalty Submission of a different task Zero marks for the task Technical fail of the subject Suspension from study Expulsion from UOW Serious Consequences: Visa issues for international students. Risk of losing scholarships. Impacts on future professional accreditation. Preventing Plagiarism: Understanding and Acknowledging Sources Plagiarism involves using others’ work without proper acknowledgment. Proper referencing and citation styles must be followed. Common forms of plagiarism include copying, inappropriate paraphrasing, inadequate referencing, and self-plagiarism. Utilize resources provided by the Library to avoid plagiarism. Research Integrity at UOW Malaysia Research must be conducted responsibly, ethically, and transparently. UOW Malaysia is guided by the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research. The principles of research integrity include but not limited to: Honesty in the development, undertaking and reporting of research Rigour in the development, undertaking and reporting of research Transparency in declaring interests and reporting research methodology, data and findings Fairness in the treatment of others Respect for research participants, the wider community, animals and the environment Accountability for the development, undertaking and reporting of research Promotion of responsible research practices UOW Malaysia’s Commitment to Responsible Research UOW Malaysia promotes a responsible research culture. The Postgraduate Research Centre (PGRC) offers support, training, and mechanisms for reporting potential breaches, ensuring research at UOW Malaysia maintains the highest standards of integrity. In conclusion, academic and research integrity form the cornerstone of UOW Malaysia’s educational and research endeavours, fostering an environment of trust, fairness, and excellence. Students and researchers are encouraged to uphold these principles, ensuring the continued success and integrity of UOW Malaysia’s academic community. For additional details regarding academic integrity and related matters, please refer to the student handbook.