Academic integrity
What good citation practice looks like, how to use generative tools responsibly, and where to ask when the line is unclear.
Chapter 01Updated Sep 15, 2026
Academic integrity is not a set of traps. It is the agreement that makes a degree mean something: work is your own, sources are acknowledged, and the reader can see how you arrived at a claim.
The basics
- Cite the sources you use, including data, images, and code.
- Quote directly when the wording matters, and use quotation marks.
- Paraphrase in your own words, then cite the idea as well as the page.
- Keep drafts and notes. They are useful when a question arises.
Generative tools
Generative tools may be used for brainstorming, editing, and code assistance when the module allows it. They must not be presented as your own writing or research. If you use one, describe what you used it for in a short note with the submission.
If you are unsure
Ask before you submit. Your module tutor would much rather answer a question than handle a case later. The teaching office keeps a confidential advice line for exactly this purpose.