Academic Integrity and Performance

 By : Encik Mohd. Ikhsan bin Md. Raus 

Encik Roslan Jamaluddin

Encik Mohd Faizal Azrul Azwan Muhamed

Assalamualaikum and hi again everybody . This is my 4th lesson learning about study skills . On 12th July I learned how to avoid plagiarism and calculate iCGPA .

What is Plagiarism ?????

Plagiarism is an act of using or closely imitating the language and thoughts of another author without authorization and the representation of that author's work as one's own , as by not crediting the original author .

Avoiding Plagiarism

Many students are unintentionally guilty of plagiarism when they write reports , assignments and research papers .

How to Prevent Plagiarism ?????

• Paraphrasing - Express the meaning of (the writer or something written or spoken) using different words , especially to achieve greater clarity .
• Referencing - Provide ( a book or article) with citations of authorities

Step to Paraphrasing

• REWORD - place words by using synonyms .
• REARRANGE - Active to passive , passive to active .
• RECHECK - Make sure the meaning is same .

PARAPHRASING EXERCISE

Exercising is very positive for the immune system . People should exercise at least three times a week . 
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Exercising gives advantages to immune system . It should be done  at least three times a week .

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Our immune system will get benefit when we exercise .It is recommended to be performed three times a week .

Paraphrasing Homework

Students must be given freedom to use their mobile phone in the classroom . It can be used as learning tool for the students to search for extra notes or explanation .

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Students must be given an ability to use their mobile phone in the classroom . It can be used as learning tool for the students to explore for additional notes or definition .

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Mobile phone must be allowed to used in the classroom by the students . Students can seek for spare notes or answer by using their mobile phone as a learning tool .

Steps to Referencing

One of the most important ways to avoid plagiarism is referencing .

• Include a REFERENCE PAGE or page of works cited at the end of your paper .
• check the guidelines for citing sources properly and make sure that the page meets the document formatting guidelines use by UiTM .
• Look for the APA 6th formatting style .
• Be sure to edit your research paper carefully and check for plagiarism before submitting it .
• Refer to your instructor / lecturer for the turnitin account to assess your paraphrasing and the other anti-plagiarism skills .

The Definition of iCGPA

• The Cumulative Grade Average or iCGPA is a value reported at each end of the semester or duration of study .
• This value demonstrates the achievement of students in mastering 8 domains of learning outcomes .
• Student achievement for each program learning outcome is shown through "Spider Web" report .

iCGPA = 3.56

Incomplete Status (TL)

1. A TL status is for courses such as project exercise / practical training which is not completed within a specific term .
2. A TL status cannot be more than one consecutive semester . If the student does not complete the assigned exercise / practical training within the specific time frame given , he / she is given an F Grade or Fail .
3. Any student with a TL status is required to register as a student by paying study fees and registering for the course .

TO BE AWARDED FOR PASS (LU) AND COMPLETED GRADE STATUS , STUDENT SHOULD OBTAIN THE MINIMUM OF 2.00 HPNG

Unsatisfactory Performance

4.C Unsatisfactory performance for the under observation status (P)

P1 : First Observation - the HPNG obtained is within a rang of 1.80 to 2.00

P2 : Second Observation - the HPNG obtained is less than 2.00 after obtaining a P1 in the last semester .