Assignment: Writing a Short Paper on Plagiarism-Prevention Strategies
This Assignment allows you to apply all of your skills as an academic writer who understands the importance of academic integrity. You will demonstrate skills such as paraphrasing and citing sources when writing a short essay.
To prepare for this Assignment:
Think about Walden's policy on academic integrity and the strategies you have learned that will help you ensure academic integrity in your work.
The Assignment:
Compose a two-paragraph essay in which you reflect on the importance of academic integrity in higher education. Cite at least two sources you have read or viewed in this course. Feel free to cite other sources to support your paper, including scholarly articles on academic integrity. Organize your essay by writing one paragraph for each of the bullets below:
• Why is academic integrity important in higher education?
• What are some examples of academic integrity violations related to course papers, and what strategies can be used to avoid them?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.