Academic Integrity Module

In collaboration with colleagues from the Educating for Academic Integrity Working Group, the Library developed the Western Sydney University Academic Integrity Module (AIM).

From 2023, the Academic Integrity Module is now a subject that must be completed by all new students. The module can be found on vUWS with the subject code NOAW004.

The module takes an educative approach to academic integrity and covers the following topics:

• What is Academic Integrity?
• What is Academic Misconduct?
• Why Reference?
• Resources for Studying with Integrity

The module takes a holistic approach to the topic of academic integrity. Not only does it teach referencing skills, but it also talks about broad strategies for studying with integrity, the moral values related to integrity, and how integrity can influence future career success.

The following interactive features help you stay engaged with the content throughout the module:

• Videos introduce real life scenarios and working examples.
• Short quizzes let you check your understanding of content in each section of the module. The final quiz tests your learning from the whole module and helps identify areas for further learning.
• Easy-to-understand visuals (diagrams, infographics and pictures) to help you understand the core issues related to Academic Integrity.
• Practical tips, tools and resources.

All commencing student are automatically enrolled into the subject 'Academic Integrity Module and Honour Code NOAW0004 (Yearlong)’

In vUWS, open the 'Academic Integrity Module and Honour Code NOAW0004 (Yearlong 2023)' site.

1. In the site, follow the instructions to complete the ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE.
   
2. Take the ACADEMIC INTEGRITY QUIZ and commit to the STUDENT HONOUR CODE.
   
3. Once you have completed the ACADEMIC INTEGRITY QUIZ to 100%, you will see a Message of Success. You can also download the certificate as evidence of your completion of the ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE.
   
4. If you are a new student and you are enrolled in the Academic Integrity Module subject, NOAW0004, then you must complete this module before the end of your first term of study.

You must complete the AIM if you are registered into the subject, NOAW0004: Academic Integrity Module. If you are not automatically enrolled into NOAW0004: Academic Integrity Module, then you do not need to complete this subject.

If you have been directed to complete the AIM but are not registered for the AIM subject, please contact the Library for help.

The Academic Integrity Module (AIM) is a mandatory online subject that you need to complete in your first year of study. The module introduces the concept of academic integrity and prepares you with the tools to study with integrity.

If you are new to Western or to the WSU College, and you have been enrolled in the AIM subject, then you must complete the AIM before the end of your first term of study.

Staff can access the ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE (STAFF PREVIEW) site by clicking on this link to self-register into the Staff Preview site.

https://ceam.uws.edu.au/cgi-bin/auth/auto-register.pl?AIM_2023_staff

Please make sure you are logged into vUWS before clicking the link. If you are unable to access, please try using another browser to self-enrol.

If the self-enrol does not work, please contact academicintegrity@westernsydney.edu.au with your Staff-ID.