Academic Integrity in Online Assessment: A Research Review

This paper provides a review of current research on academic integrity in higher education, with a focus on its application to assessment practices in online courses. Understanding the types and causes of academic dishonesty can inform the suite of methods that might be used to most effectively prom...

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Published in:	Frontiers in education (Lausanne) Vol. 6
Main Authors:	Holden, Olivia L., Norris, Meghan E., Kuhlmeier, Valerie A.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A 14-07-2021
Subjects:	academic dishonesty academic integrity cheating online courses remote teaching
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Summary:	This paper provides a review of current research on academic integrity in higher education, with a focus on its application to assessment practices in online courses. Understanding the types and causes of academic dishonesty can inform the suite of methods that might be used to most effectively promote academic integrity. Thus, the paper first addresses the question of why students engage in academically dishonest behaviours. Then, a review of current methods to reduce academically dishonest behaviours is presented. Acknowledging the increasing use of online courses within the postsecondary curriculum, it is our hope that this review will aid instructors and administrators in their decision-making process regarding online evaluations and encourage future study that will form the foundation of evidence-based practices.
ISSN:	2504-284X 2504-284X
DOI:	10.3389/feduc.2021.639814