Academic Integrity: Case Studies to Consider

Dealing with any complex issue can be facilitated through the careful consideration of case studies. The following resources provide case studies on ethical issues in higher education. These could be used directly with students, but may be more appropriate for discussion by faculty or faculty-GSI teaching teams. They are also ideal supplements to any GSI (T.A.) training program.

• The Psychology Paper: Case Study from CRLT at the University of Michigan
  
  
• Group Homework: Case Study from CRLT at the University of Michigan
  
  
• Suspicious Signs Exercise
  Sample document ideal for a workshop setting. Enables participants to identify cues in student work that suggest plagiarism.
  
  
• Case Studies from the University of Michigan's Research Responsibility Program
  Includes many documents ideal for a workshop setting.
  
  
• On Being A Scientist: Responsible Conduct in Research
  These case studies were developed by the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the Institute of Medicine.
  
  
• Case Studies on Ethics in Education from Utah Valley State College
  A useful compendium of case studies on the broad topic of ethics in education.