Academic Integrity Fundamentals Tutorial

It's hard to succeed when you're tired or stressed. If you are feeling overwhelmed, you might be more tempted to commit academic misconduct.

Try to take care of yourself! This includes getting enough sleep, eating nutritious meals, and engaging in activities that nurture your mental health.

Many cases of academic misconduct occur because students run out of time to complete an assignment or to study for an exam. 

Start your assignments and study early! This gives you plenty of time to ask for help if you need it.

Reading your course outline will help you to plan ahead and be prepared. Course outlines often include:

• Assignment deadlines
• Policies on late assignments or extensions
• Additional resources to help you understand topics and assignments
• Your instructor's contact information
• Your instructor's office hours (drop-in times when you can ask for help)

Read your course outlines and make a note of course policies and assignment deadlines.

Post-secondary education can be challenging. It is normal to need help! There are many free services at RDP.

Are you struggling with...

... stress?

Counselling Services are inclusive, confidential, and available to all RDP students, free of charge. Learn more about Counselling Services.

... writing?

Writing Tutors provide personalized help with your academic writing, free of charge. Learn more about Writing Skills Tutoring.

... time management? taking notes? studying for exams?

Learning Strategists provide professional learning strategy assistance and guidance on topics such as time management, study skills, exam preparation, and note-taking: free of charge! Learn more about Learning Skills & Strategies.

... math?

Math Tutors are available to help you understand the math-related content of your courses, free of charge. Learn more about Math Tutoring.

... citation?

Anyone at RDP Library can help you get started with citation, free of charge! Ask us at RDP Library.

... course content?

You can always ask your instructor for help! Learn more about communicating with instructors.