Staff resources
As of January 1 2025, major revisions to the Student Academic Integrity Policy (MPF1310) have taken effect. More information and frequently asked questions are available at student academic integrity – what’s changing in 2025?
This page contains information and University guidelines for teaching staff on promoting student academic integrity, academic misconduct detection and processes, useful contacts and resources, links to support assessment design and help with educational tools and technologies.
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Academic integrity education
Taking an educative approach to matters of academic integrity is critical in maintaining academic quality at the University
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Assessment design and academic integrity
Information and resources focused on academic integrity and AI in higher education on the CSHE website.
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Artificial intelligence
Advice on detecting the use of AI and managing its impact to teaching, learning and assessment.
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Help with educational technology
Learning Environments offers practical and needs-based workshops and resources for teaching and professional staff on a range of topics supporting learning and teaching at the University of Melbourne.
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Turnitin’s AI writing detection tool
Turnitin’s new AI writing detection tool is accessible to staff within Turnitin’s Similarity Report function.
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Translation and editing tools
While student use of an application such as ChatGPT to generate assessment material without acknowledgement is considered misconduct, it is less clear whether the use of this or other digital tools for the purposes of translation and editorial assistance is acceptable.
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Acting on academic misconduct
While efforts to promote academic integrity and take preventative actions are effective deterrents, a proportion of students will engage in misconduct.
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Inappropriately shared content
What to do if University course material is shared by students online without permission.
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Advice on using artificial intelligence tools for student assessment and feedback
Outlines the University position on using artificial intelligence for both summative and formative student assessment and feedback.
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Managing student use of AI assisted transcription and translation tools
The impact and concerns surrounding student use of AI-assisted transcription and translation tools in academic settings.
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Who can I contact?
Who to talk to regarding academic integrity at the University of Melbourne.
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