What academic skills resources can help me understand academic integrity?

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Get started on academic integrity

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If you're new to university or are simply looking to improve your understanding of academic integrity, the below collection of resources will serve as a useful starting point.  

 

What is academic integrity?

This short video explains what is meant by academic integrity and its importance within the university context. 

 

 

 

Using generative artificial intelligence at university

The use of generative AI tools at Arden is guided by the University's Statement on the use of AI in Assessment. You can find this statement on our Artificial Intelligence webpage

 

Some frequently asked questions about generative AI are listed below, which will help you get an idea of how generative AI can be used in university work. 

 

 

What is paraphrasing and what are some strategies for paraphrasing?

Paraphrasing is an important part of working with academic integrity, because copying others' words directly into your work will likely be regarded as academic misconduct.

 

Here are some frequently asked questions that can help you to understand paraphrasing:

 

 

Follow the link to book an appointment with an Academic Skills Tutor.

 

What is referencing and where can I get information on how to reference on my programme?

 

This short video explains what referencing is and the reasons why we reference at university. 

 

 

 

Most students at Arden use the AU Harvard referencing style. Open the AU Harvard Referencing Guide at this link

 

Students who are studying psychology-only programmes, such as BSc (Hons) Psychology with counselling or MSc Psychology Conversion will use the APA referencing style. Open the APA Referencing Guide at this link

 

Students who study Law-only programmes, such as the LLB (Hons) Law will use the OSCOLA style. Open the AU OSCOLA Referencing Guide at this link

 

Follow the link to book onto a workshop.

 

Find out more about your specific referencing style in one of the videos below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

More resources on this topic are available on our Academic Integrity webpage. If you would like some additional support, get in touch with the Academic Skills Team at AcademicSkills@arden.ac.uk 

 

  • Last Updated 05 Oct 2025
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  • Answered By Lisa Farrant

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