Understanding of and attitudes to academic ethics among first-year university students

This study aimed to explore the understanding of and attitudes towards academic ethics of first-year students at a South African University using a paper-based survey that yielded 3611 respondents. A degree of confusion and ambivalence regarding academic ethical issues exists. The relative wealth of...

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Published in:African journal of business ethics 2012-05, Vol.6 (2), p.143-155
Main Authors: Thomas, Adèle, Zyl, André
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic achievement
Academic misconduct
Analysis
Attitudes
Cheating
College students
Colleges & universities
Dishonesty
Education
Ethical aspects
Ethics
Extracurricular activities
Knowledge
Ownership
Plagiarism
South Africa
Students
Study and teaching
Surveys
Universities and colleges
Values
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Summary:This study aimed to explore the understanding of and attitudes towards academic ethics of first-year students at a South African University using a paper-based survey that yielded 3611 respondents. A degree of confusion and ambivalence regarding academic ethical issues exists. The relative wealth of respondents also appears to influence the understanding of and attitudes to academic ethics. Millennial students have a tendency to disregard ownership of knowledge. There is a need for instruction in academic ethics to instil an awareness of integrity in academic pursuit, coupled with an understanding of the world views of millennials.
ISSN:1817-7417
0976-3600
1817-7417
DOI:10.4103/1817-7417.111028