Academic Honesty: Essential in Achievement of Educational Goals
Radhika Kapur
Dr. Radhika Kapur, Pedagogy and Organizational Culture in Nursery Schools, Delhi University, New Delhi, India.
Manuscript received on 16 October 2024 | Revised Manuscript received on 10 November 2024 | Manuscript Accepted on 15 November 2024 | Manuscript published on 30 November 2024 | PP: 18-23 | Volume-11 Issue-3, November 2024 | Retrieval Number: 100.1/ijmh.C176511031124 | DOI: 10.35940/ijmh.C1765.11031124
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Abstract: The main concept of this research paper is to acquire an efficient understanding of academic honesty. This concept has acquired prominence in higher educational institutions in not only in India, but in other countries of the world as well. When individuals are working on any tasks and assignments, they need to abide by certain laws and rules. When they are working on any types of assignments and projects and are making use of other author’s work, they are supposed to cite those authors. On the other hand, not citing sources is referred to as plagiarism. Plagiarism is referred to academic dishonesty. The students in higher educational institutions within the course of pursuance of Bachelors, masters and doctoral programs need to implement the concept of academic honesty. On the other hand, academic dishonesty is referred to not citing the sources, when utilizing other author’s work. The students are trained that they need to give credit to other individuals, when they are making use of their work. Acquiring an efficient understanding of academic honesty will open the room for students in higher educational institutions to achieve educational goals. Furthermore, they will be able to promote enhancement of their career prospects. Therefore, it is well-understood, academic honesty is essential in achievement of educational goals. The main concepts that are taken into account in this research paper are, the fundamental values of academic honesty, academic honesty policy, and factors highlighting the importance of academic honesty.
Keywords: Academic Honesty, Achievement, Educational Goals, Educational Institutions, Job Duties, Methodologies, Skills, Values.
Scope of the Article: Social Science