• What is academic integrity? (Filipino) – Ano ang pang-akademikong integridad?

    Pang-akademikong integridad 

    Ang pang-akademikong integridad ay:

    ‘inaasahan sa mga guro, estudyante, mananaliksik at lahat ng kasapi ng akademikong komunidad na kumilos nang: may katapatan, mapagkakatiwalaan, makatarungan, may paggalang at may pananagutan.’ 

    Ang paglabag sa pang-akademikong integridad ay tinatawag ding ‘di-wastong asal sa akademiko’ o ‘akademikong pandaraya’.

    Ang lahat ng estudyante sa mataas na edukasyon sa Australia ay inaasahang magtataguyod ng pang-akademikong integridad sa kanilang pag-aaral.  Ang isang mahalagang paraan sa pagtaguyod ng iyong pang-akademikong integridad ay ang makipag-ugnayan sa iyong mga guro o paaralan kung mayroon kang mga problema sa pag-aaral at makipagtulungan sa kanilang maghanap ng mga solusyon.

    Ang pag-aaral at pagkatuto ay nagbibigay ng kaalaman na inaasahan sa isang nagtapos sa iyong kurso ngunit ang anumang uri ng pandaraya ay nangangahulugan na maaaring wala ka ng mahalagang propesyonal na kaalaman at kasanayan na kailangan mo upang magtagumpay sa iyong karera sa hinaharap.

    Pangangalaga ng iyong reputasyon

    Nagiging bahagi ng komunidad ng pagkatuto ang mga estudyante habang sila ay nag-aaral. Ang mga gawaing nakasisira sa pang-akademikong integridad ng iyong kurso o institusyon ay maaaring makaapekto sa iyong reputasyon sa hinaharap. Halimbawa, kapag nahuli kang nandaya sa iyong pag-aaral, maaaring tanggihan kang i-accredit ng mga propesyonal na lupon.

    Pag-iwas sa mga kriminal

    Ang pagpapanatili ng pang-akademikong integridad ay poproteka rin sa iyo laban sa mga kriminal.

    Ang mga pangkalakalang serbisyo sa pandaraya ay ilegal sa Australia.

    Ang mga estudyanteng gumagamit ng mga ilegal na serbisyo sa pandaraya, para bumili ng sanaysay, mga study note o magkaroon ng taong magpapanggap na sila sa isang pagsusulit, ay nanganganib ding ma-blackmail. Maaaring magbanta ang mga nagpapatakbo ng mga ilegal na serbisyong pandaraya na magsusumbong sa unibersidad o sa magiging tagapag-empleyo ng estudyante tungkol sa mga pandaraya nito maliban na lang kung magbabayad ang estudyante ng malaking halaga – minsan ay umaabot ng ilang taon pagkatapos mangyari ang pandaraya.

    Mga pag-uugaling sumusuporta sa pang-akademikong integridad

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    Maaari mong suportahan ang pang-akademikong integridad sa pamamagitan ng1:

    • pagkilala kung saan nagmula ang impormasyong ginagamit mo, malinaw na binabanggit o tinutukoy ang pinagmulan
    • personal na pagkuha ng mga pagsusulit at pagsumite ng sariling gawain
    • wastong pag-report ng mga natuklasan sa pananaliksik at pagsunod sa mga patakaran sa pananaliksik
    • angkop na paggamit ng impormasyon, ayon sa mga batas sa copyright at pagka-pribado
    • tamang pagkilos o paggawa ng tama, kahit na ikaw ay nahaharap sa mga problema.

    Kung ikaw ay mayroong mga problema na maaaring makaapekto sa iyong pang-akademikong performance, makabubuting makipag-usap sa iyong guro o tutor o course coordinator. 

    Mga pag-uugaling nakakasira sa pang-akademikong integridad

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    Maaaring makasira sa pang-akademikong integridad ang ilang pag-uugali ng estudyante. Minsan, akala ng mga estudyante na ang mga pag-uugaling ito ay pangkaraniwan lamang o walang mga kahihinatnan. Mali ito. Maaaring magkaroon ng mga mabigat na parusa sa paglabag sa pang-akademikong integridad (tingnan sa ibaba ang Mga parusa sa paglabag ng pang-akademikong integridad para sa karagdagang impormasyon).

    Kabilang sa mga pag-uugaling nakasisira o lumalabag sa pang-akademikong integridad2:

    Plagiarism

    Ang pagsumite ng gawaing hindi sa iyo nang hindi kinikilala, binabanggit o tinutukoy ang orihinal na pinagmulan ng gawa, ay tinatawag na plagiarism. Hindi mahalaga kung ginawa mo ito nang hindi sinasadya o sadya man, binago mo man ang mga salita para masabing ginawa mo o nag-copy at paste lang. Kapag ginagamit mo ang mga naisip at ideya ng ibang tao, dapat mong banggitin ang pinagmulang materyal.

    Pag-recycle o muling pagsumite ng isang gawa

    Ang pag-recycle ay ang pagsumite (o muling pagsumite) ng isang gawaing nasuri na, nang walang pahintulot ng iyong guro. Halimbawa, ang isang report para sa first-year class na namarkahan na ay isinumite bilang bahagi ng gawain mo para sa third-year class. Kung nais mong pagbutihin pa ang dating nagawa mo, dapat talakayin muna ito sa iyong guro.

    Pag-iimbento ng impormasyon

    Ang pag-iimbento (ng impormasyon) ay ang paggawa ng hindi totoong impormasyon para sa mga assessment na gawaing nakatuon sa pananaliksik, tulad ng mga datos mula sa eksperimento o pakikipanayam. Maaari ding kasama rito ang pag-imbento ng mga pinagmulan ng datos, ebidensya o ideya sa pamamagitan ng pagbanggit ng mga hindi wasto o di-umiiral na paglalathala.

    Pagsasabuwatan

    Ang pagsasabuwatan ay ang hindi lehitimong pakikipagtulungan sa isa o higit pang mga estudyante para matapos ang isang trabahong tatasahin. Iba ito sa paggawa ng pang-grupong takdang-aralin na ibinibigay ng inyong mga guro. Kabilang sa mga halimbawa ng hindi lehitimong pakikipagtulungan ay ang pagtrabaho kasama ng kaibigan o grupo ng mga kaibigan para magsulat ng isang sanaysay o report na dapat gawin ng isang tao lamang. Maaari ding kasama rito ang pagbabahagi ng mga tanong sa pagsusulit o exam at mga sagot sa iba pang mga estudyante, pati na rin ang mga nakasulat na takdang-aralin tulad ng mga report at sanaysay. Ang hindi lehitimong pakikipagtulungan ay hindi makatarungang paglamang ng isang estudyante o grupo ng estudyante sa iba. Hindi rin dapat ibahagi ng mga estudyante ang kanilang mga gawain sa iba dahil may panganib na i-upload ito ng taong pinagbahagian mo sa isang pangkomersyong serbisyo sa ilegal na pandaraya o ikalat ito sa iba.

    Pandaraya sa pagsusulit

    Kabilang sa pandaraya sa pagsusulit ang:

    • pagsusulat ng ‘cheat notes’ sa iyong katawan o materyales na dadalhin mo sa lugar ng pagsusulit
    • pagtatangkang mangopya sa ibang estudyante
    • pakikipag-usap sa ibang estudyante o mga tao sa labas ng lugar ng pagsusulit habang isinasagawa ito
    • paggamit ng mga elektronikong kagamitan para makakuha ng impormasyon kaugnay ng pagsusulit habang isinasagawa ito
    • pagdala ng mga ipinagbabawal na bagay, tulad ng mga hindi pinapayagang calculator o akalat-aralin sa mga pagsusulit.

    Kinontratang pandaraya at pagpapanggap

    Ang kinontratang pandaraya ay isang uri ng ilegal na pangkomersyong pandaraya. Ginagawa ito sa pamamagitan ng pagkuha ng ibang tao para tapusin ang bahagi o lahat ng iyong gawain at isusumite ito na kunwari ay ikaw mismo ang gumawa. Maaaring kabilang dito ang paghiling sa ibang tao na kumuha ng exam para sa iyo o magpagawa sa kanila ng sanaysay, report o iba pang uri ng takdang-aralin, na kung minsan ay tinatawag na ‘ghost-writing’.

    Ang mga gawaing sumusuporta sa mga kinontratang serbisyo sa ilegal na pandaraya ay itinuturing ding mga paglabag sa pang-akademikong integridad. Kabilang dito ang pag-upload ng mga estudyante ng mga materyales sa pagtuturo tulad ng mga practice exam, lecture slide, at tanong sa takdang-aralin sa mga ‘study note’.

    Mga parusa sa paglabag sa pang-akademikong integridad

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    Maaaring maharap ang mga estudyante sa ilang parusa sa paglabag sa pang-akademikong integridad, na karaniwang tinatawag na ‘di-wastong gawi sa akademiko’ o ‘akademikong pandaraya’. Madalas na inaakalang bihirang mahuli ang mga estudyante. Subalit ayon sa pananaliksik, nalalaman ng mga guro at institusyon ang mga paglabag sa pang-akademikong integridad, at nahuhuli ang mga estudyanteng gumagawa ng mali3. At patuloy na humuhusay ang mga paraan sa paghuli ng pandaraya. 

    Kabilang sa mga parusa sa paglabag sa pang-akademikong integridad ay ang:

    • pag-ulit sa assessment na gawain o unit ng pag-aaral
    • pagbagsak sa assessment na gawain, unit ng pag-aaral o kurso
    • pag-expel mula sa inyong institusyon, na maaaring makaapekto sa iyong student visa
    • pagharap sa mga kasong kriminal.

    Bilang karagdagan sa panganib ng mga parusang pang-akademiko o kriminal, ang mapatunayang paglabag sa pang-akademikong integridad ay maaaring makaapekto sa relasyon mo sa iba pang mga estudyante, pamilya at mga kaibigan; makaapekto sa iyong karera sa hinaharap at magdulot sa iyo ng kawalang pinansyal o pati na pagbawi sa iyong student visa.

    Paghingi ng tulong

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    Kung mayroon kang mga tanong tungkol sa pang-akademikong integridad, o nangangailangan ng payo at suporta sa mga kasanayan sa pag-aaral, makipag-usap sa inyong institusyon. Magandang simulan ito sa iyong mga guro o course coordinator.

    Kung naparatangan kang lumabag sa pang-akademikong integridad, dapat mo itong seryosohin. Dapat ay may malinaw na mga patakaran at pamamaraan ang inyong institusyon tungkol sa pagdisiplina, mga reklamo at apela . Dapat mong basahin ang mga patakarang ito, at maaari ka ring humingi ng mga serbisyo sa pagtataguyod at suporta mula sa inyong student association kung mayroon man sa inyong institusyon.

    Ipinapakita sa susunod na seksyon (Pagtukoy, pag-iwas at pag-report sa mga serbisyo sa ilegal na pandaraya) kung bakit dapat mong iwasan ang pagtanggap ng tulong mula sa mga website o serbisyong ina-advertise sa social media dahil maaaring mga serbisyo sa ilegal na pandaraya ang mga ito.

    Mga Tala

    1. Mga kahulugang hinango mula sa materyal na binuo ng La Trobe University.
    2. Mga kahulugang hinango mula sa materyal na binuo ng  The University of Sydney.
    3. Dawson, P. & Sutherland-Smith, W. (2017). Can markers detect contract cheating? Results from a pilot study, Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education.

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  • Understanding academic integrity: Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

    Here are some common questions about academic integrity. The answers provide general information, and TEQSA encourages students to speak with their institution for more information relevant to them and their circumstances.

    Will I get caught if I cheat? 

    Despite what you may have heard, research and experience shows Australian higher education providers are catching students who plagiarise and cheat, including using illegal commercial cheating services. New technology, changes in assessment design and academics trained to actively look for suspect essays, projects or exams mean you’re more likely than ever to get caught.

    I’m struggling with my assessment. How can I get help?

    If you’re experiencing difficulties with your studies, you should speak as soon as possible to your unit coordinator or lecturer. You may be able to negotiate a solution that better supports you to complete your studies. You should also talk to your provider about any study skills support they offer, such as advice on referencing, essay writing and research. Taking these steps shows that you value your academic integrity and that of your school or university.

    I wanted to read some study notes that I found on a website. Before I could access the notes, the website required me to upload an old assignment. Have I breached academic integrity by uploading my old assignment?

    Yes, you have likely breached your academic integrity by sharing your assignment. Illegal cheating services often ask students to upload their own work in order to access notes, essays or ‘study support’ and then sell it for a profit to other students. If your provider finds out, you may face a penalty for engaging in contract cheating. You should protect your work and never share it with anyone else or upload it to third-party websites.

    Is it ok if I share an assignment I’ve already been graded for with my friend? 

    No, sharing your assignment with your friend could be considered a form of collusion, which is a breach of your academic integrity. There is also a risk that your friend could share your work with other students or even upload it to an illegal cheating service. You should protect your work and never share it with anyone else or upload it to third-party websites.

    A family member or friend has offered to help with my essay. Is this ok?

    While it is good that a family member or friend is willing to help, you need to be careful. A quick grammar and spelling check is fine, but if your family member or friend contributes to, or changes the content of your assignment this could constitute a breach of academic integrity.

    It should be noted, under the Australian laws, anyone who provides illegal cheating services (such as essay writing or impersonation at an exam) but does not receive payment could still be subject to heavy fines.

    My provider alleges that I’ve committed academic misconduct. What should I do?

    If you are alleged to have breached academic integrity, you should treat this matter seriously. Your institution must have clear policies and procedures related to student discipline, complaints and appeals. You should read these policies and depending on your institution, you may also be able to seek advocacy and support services offered by a student association. 

    I know people in my course are cheating. Who should I report my concerns to?

    If you have evidence people in your course are cheating, you should inform your school or university. Depending on the circumstances, you may want to raise your concerns with your unit coordinator or lecturer first or you may wish to make a complaint via more formal channels. Your institution’s learning management system (LMS), student handbook or website is a good place to find information. You can also report suspected illegal cheating websites directly to TEQSA using our online form.

    Can cheating impact my future career? 

    Yes, any type of cheating can have a large and negative impact on your future career. Many students are studying to learn the information and skills needed to achieve their career goals. Even if you are not caught, by not doing the required work yourself, you may not meet the standards expected by your future employer. And if you are caught cheating, you may be denied registration by a professional body. You also run the risk of blackmail with the illegal cheating service threatening to expose your cheating to your employer unless you pay them more money.

    I paid someone else to do my work and now they are demanding I pay them more money or else they will tell my institution. What should I do?

    Threatening a person with negative consequences unless that person pays money is known as blackmail. Blackmail is illegal, but unfortunately, some students find themselves being blackmailed by illegal cheating services and even friends, fellow students or family members after engaging in cheating. Paying once to meet the demands is often not the end of it, they might ask for more and more money. This can be a very stressful situation for students, who in addition to the blackmailer’s demands are also concerned about the consequences if their institute or employer finds out.

    If you are being blackmailed, you should seek advice about your situation. Some institutions have independent student advocacy or legal services where you can get confidential advice. Community Legal Centres may be also able to provide you with advice. You should keep a copy of all messages you have received as possible evidence of what has occurred.

    You may decide to self-report your cheating to your institution. One big advantage of self-reporting is that the person who is threatening to report you would lose their power over you. Another advantage is being able to learn from the mistake and complete your degree knowing you acted with integrity. You should, however, expect your institution to treat the matter in accordance with its policies and procedures, which means you may face an academic penalty or higher, depending on the nature of the cheating.

    Adapted from information developed by Deakin University Student Association

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  • National Register

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    The National Register is the authoritative source of information on the status of registered higher education providers in Australia.

    National Register summary table

    The National Register is the authoritative source of information on the status of registered higher education providers in Australia. You can search by provider or course.

    Provider category SAA* Non-SAA Total
    Australian University 44 0 44
    Institute of Higher Education 20 145 165
    University College 8 0 8
    Total providers 72 145 217

    *SAA = Self-accrediting Authority (a provider can self-accredit some or all of its courses)

  • Seeking sector feedback on draft guidance note

    TEQSA has commenced consultation with the sector on the draft Guidance Note: Research requirements for Australian universities. Feedback should be submitted via TEQSA's website by 5pm (AEST) on Wednesday 7 September 2022.

  • COVID-19 resources

    These resources have information about the COVID-19 pandemic for students, including links to the Department of Education, Smartraveller and the Department of Health and Aged Care.

    Resources

    TEQSA resources

    Department of Education

    Department of Health and Aged Care

    Department of Home Affairs

    Smartraveller

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  • Other student support services

    You should always check with your provider about support services available to you. We’ve compiled this list to help students access information about other services that can help them. 

    TEQSA information for students

    Department of Education

    Mental health resources

    Students with a disability

    Online safety and scams

    Fair Work Ombudsman

    Services Australia

    Department of Health and Aged Care

    Translation services

    State and territory study centres

    International students

    Resources and links in this section are for student visa holders studying in Australia.

    Department of Education

    Study in Australia

    Ombudsman for international students

    Department of Home Affairs

    Fair Work Ombudsman

    Australian Taxation Office

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  • About us

  • Entities that are not registered higher education providers

    Australian law requires all higher education providers to be TEQSA registered.

    Anyone who is not registered with TEQSA who advertises higher education is known as an unregistered entity.

    Risks posed by unregistered entities

    Unregistered entities pose a risk to students and the integrity of Australian higher education.

    These risks include:

    • the quality of education offered by unregistered entities has not been assured by TEQSA
    • awards from unregistered entities are not recognised in Australia. This can harm students' future employment or study prospects
    • the financial cost and time lost by students who enrol at an unregistered entity.

    Finding a TEQSA registered provider

    The National Register has details of all TEQSA registered providers in Australia.

    • you can search the National Register to make sure your provider is TEQSA registered
    • you can also check the provider’s website – this should display a registration number or provide information on its registration status.

    If you are studying at an unregistered entity

    This entity is not registered to offer a higher education. You will not be awarded a higher education qualification on completion of your study. If you believe you have been misled, your local state and territory consumer protection agency can provide you with information about your rights.

    Reporting and responding to unregistered entities

    If the higher education provider you are considering is not listed on the National Register, report it via our online form.

    There are a range of regulatory responses that we may take. Our response will depend on the type of entity, whether it is within our remit and whether there is a breach of the TEQSA Act.

    Usually, we will engage with the unregistered entity and ask them to take action to address our concerns.

    If they do not take appropriate action, we may publish their details on the TEQSA website.

    List of unregistered entities

    The entities listed below are not registered with TEQSA. This means that they are not able to offer or confer higher education awards in Australia.

    We have published the details of these unregistered entities to inform students1.

    Name of entity Course(s) advertised Entity’s website(s) Date details of entity published on TEQSA website
    Business Name:
    College for Educational and Clinical Art Therapy
    Diploma in Educational and Clinical Art Therapy arttherapycourses.com.au 21 December 2021
    Business name:
    International College of Celebrancy
    • Diploma of Marriage Celebrancy
    • Diploma of Funeral Celebrancy
    • Diploma of General Celebrancy
    • Advanced Diploma of Marriage Celebrancy
    • Advanced Diploma of Funeral Celebrancy
    • Advanced Diploma of General Celebrancy
    • Graduate Diploma of Celebrancy
    • Master of Celebrancy
    www.collegeofcelebrancy.com.au
    www.celebrancy.com
    iccdiplomas.com 
    21 December 2021

    Business name:
    Royal Art Society of NSW

    • RAS Diploma
    www.royalart.com.au 21 December 2021

    Entity details will remain published on this webpage until TEQSA considers that the risks are mitigated.

    Notes

    1.  We make no comment that any particular entity published in this list is in breach of the TEQSA Act.
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