Academic integrity in writing is important because of its link to ethics (justice, equity, respect for self and others, trustworthiness, and intellectual property). Acts of plagiarism devalues the work submitted by students as well as the academic unit and the University. Self-plagiarism, the act of submitting portions of one’s work from another course, is also considered plagiarism.

Click here to download the Academic Integrity in Writing Declaration Policy

For more information on what is expected of you as a student, please consult the Lakehead University Student Code of Conduct-Academic Integrity by visiting "lakeheadu.ca/studentconduct".