An Inquiry into Major Academic Integrity Violations in Canada: 2010-2019
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Purpose: This report highlights cases of academic misconduct in the Canadian post-secondary sector that were covered by the media between 2010 and 2019. Methods: A qualitative document analysis was conducted of publicly available news stories covering cases of academic misconduct across Canadian higher education. Results: Academic misconduct was reported by local and major news outlets about cases involving students, faculty, and administrators. Implications: Taken together, these stories may point to academic integrity as a larger issue across Canadian higher education that merits deeper investigation. Additional materials: 1 figure; 53 References Document type: Report Keywords: academic integrity, academic misconduct, academic dishonesty, Canada, plagiarism, academic cheating