Be patient with yourself
Learning new vocabulary takes time, so be patient with yourself. You’re taking the necessary steps to learn more and that’s something you can feel good about!
Read materials that explain academic integrity
Reading the Academic Integrity guide and understanding the terms words used at RRU to explain academic integrity are good places to start for an introduction to the vocabulary. If you’re a RRU student, you also have the information provided in the Introduction to Academic Integrity Moodle module to support your learning. If you're a RRU student and you have questions about academic integrity, please contact your instructor or reach out to the Writing Centre so that we can assist you.
Ask questions
Your understanding of the vocabulary could be shaped by cultural factors, so even though the words are the same, how they’re interpreted in different contexts could vary. If you’re not sure if your definitions match those typically used in North American Academic English, please ask your instructor or reach out to the Writing Centre. For example, “plagiarism” is a word used all over the world, but what is considered plagiarism may differ in various contexts. If you're a RRU student and you have questions, please contact the Writing Centre so that we can assist you or book a confidential, 30-minute appointment for a conversation.
