As information and original works are increasingly readily available for download and reuse, we believe that our students must be confident in using others’ works and ideas in a way that credits and honours the intellectual property of others. To this end, academic integrity ensures that collaborative work is carried out with the academic respect it deserves.
However, the practices of academic integrity are not intuitive and can be quite technical. Therefore, we have a responsibility to guide our students in learning these skills and practices. Just as academic integrity is a core value of the Rockridge community, so too is it central to engaging in independent, creative thought and self-expression. Academic integrity is also a key component of the IB MYP Approaches to Learning and Learner Profile. As such, Rockridge endeavours to create a culture of honesty and integrity in our community, both academically and in how we develop as individuals.
