MODULE 7: Academic Integrity & Performance

MODULE 7:

Academic Integrity & Performance

LECTURERS:

Sir Mohd Ikhsan Bin Md. Raus

Sir Roslan Jamaludin

Sir Faizal Azrul Azwan Bin Muhamed@Che Harun

AVOIDING PLAGIARISM

HOW TO PREVENT PLAGIARISM?

-Paraphrasing

Using different word or sentences. Express the meaning of the writer or speaker or something written or   spoken using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity.

-Referencing

Provide (a book or article) with citations of authorities.

HOW TO PARAPHRASING?

The statement must be in your own words. If you use any phrases that are in the original quote, place them in quotation marks. Add a citation-even if a paraphrase is in your own words, it is still someone else idea. If you`re having difficulty paraphrasing, make a short list of the quote`s main ideas and words that relate to it. Incorporate these concept and words in your paraphrase. Here are some tips on how to paraphrasing your information.

·        Reword (Place words your data by using synonyms).

·        Rearrange (Change active sentences into passive sentences or vice versa).

·        Recheck (Make sure the meaning is same as the origin topic).

PARAPHRASING HOMEWORK

-Student must be given freedom to use their mobile phone in the classroom. It can be used as learning tool for the students to search for extra notes or explanation.

PARAPHRASING EXERCISE

Words from lecturer or book	Our own words
-Exercising is very positive for the immune system.	-Exercising gives advantages to immune system.
-People should exercise at least three times a week.	-It should be done at least three times a week.
-Part time job allows students to gain extra income to support their financial.	-Students can get additional income when they work part time.

STEPS TO REFERENCING

1	One most important ways to avoid plagiarism is referencing. •         Include a reference page or page of works cited at the end of your paper. •         Check the guidelines for citing sources properly and make sure that the page meets the document formatting guidelines used by UiTM.
2	Look for the APA 6 formatting style
3	Be sure to edit your research paper carefully and check for plagiarism before submitting it.
4	Refer to your instructor/lecturer to create the account to assess your paraphrasing and other plagiarism.

CALCULATING GRADE POINT AVERAGE

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)

Refers to the calculated average of the letter grades of student earns in each semester following to 4.0 scale.

Facts about GPA:

·        Your cumulative GPA automatically appears on your academic history.

·        If you repeat a class, only your cumulative GPA will be adjusted to reflect the repeated class.

To calculate a specific GPA (e.g., your major or minor GPA), follow the steps below.

CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA)

Refers to the overall GPA which include dividing the number of quality point earned in all courses attempted by the total credit hours in all attempted courses.

CGPA is the total review guide normal alludes toward the general GPA, which incorporates dividing the quantity of value focuses earned in all courses undertaken by the aggregate credit hours in all undertaken courses Definition of CGPA and GPA.

However, CGPA also a framework or system for surveying and revealing student's incorporated advancement and learning gains of their ethics, their explanatory and utilitarian information and their disciplinary attitudes and specialized capacities.

The detailing delineates achievement of traits sketched out in the six understudies yearnings stipulated in the MEB and also the eight spaces of learning results recorded in the Malaysian capabilities framework.it is a system that intends to help different partners in settling on choices or anticipating change.

HOW TO CALCULATE GPA?

The total credit values registered and attempted in the assessment of a semester divide with the total credit unit acquired in the same semester.

1)     Identify the classes to include in your calculation.   

-         Review your academic history.

-         Note the classes you want to include to figure out a specific GPA, e.g., a GPA for your minor or major.

-         Set your calculator to allow 3 digits past the decimal point, with no rounding of results.

-         Read the Academic Senate Policy on grades and grade points.

2)     Assign points to each grade for the included classes.

-         Refer to the following chart:

MARKS	GRADE	GRADE VALUE	STATUS
90-100	A+	4.00	PASS
80-89	A	4.00	PASS
75-79	A-	3.67	PASS
70-74	B+	3.33	PASS
65-69	B	3.00	PASS
60-64	B-	2.67	PASS
55-59	C+	2.33	PASS
50-54	C	2.00	PASS
47-49	C-	1.67	FAIL
44-46	D+	1.33	FAIL
40-43	D	1.00	FAIL
30-39	E	0.67	FAIL
0-29	F	0.00	FAIL

HOW TO CALCULATE CGPA?

The Total QUALITY POINTS Divided by the Total GRADED CREDITS = GPA. NOTE: For EACH SEMESTER, the total Quality Points must be added together to figure the cumulative GPA. You cannot add up each semester GPA and divide by the number of semesters to figure a cumulative average.

EXAMPLE:

Semester one:

SUBJECTS	COURSE	GRADE	CREDIT
CALCULUS I	MAT153	A-	4
INTEGRATED LANGUAGE SKILL	ELC121	B	4
BASIC CHEMISTRY	CHM138	B+	4
FUNDAMENTAL PHYSICS I	PHY130	A	1
INTRODUCTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING	EC157	B-	4
			17

Calculation:

                   3.67  x 4 = 14.68

3.0   x 4 = 12.00

3.33 x 4 = 13.32

4.0   x 1 = 4.00

2.67 x 4 = 10.68

Sem. GPA = 54.68/17 = 3.216

Rounded = 3.22

Semester two:

SUBJECTS	COURSE	GRADE	CREDIT
CALCULUS II FOR ENGINEERS	MAT235	F	4
FUNDAMETAL PHYSICS II	PHY131	A+	4
CIVIL ENGINEERING DRAWING	ECM256	CR	4
INTEGRATED LANGUAGE SKILLS II	ELC151	B+	4

Calculation:

0.0    x 4 = 0.00

4.0 x 4 = 16.00

Ungraded Option – no value

3.33 x 4 = 13.32

Sem. GPA = 29.32/12 = 2.443

Rounded = 2.4

For CUMULATIVE AVERAGE:

·        Semester 1 QUALITY POINTS = 54.68 - CREDITS = 17

·        Semester 2 QUALITY POINTS = 29.32 - CREDITS = 12

                                                        84.00 - divided by    29 = 2.896 CUM GPA                

                                                                                             Rounded = 2.90

TYPE OF FAILURE/DISMISSAL STATUS

D1	TPNG LESS THAN 1.80
D2	TPNG LESS THAN 1.80 AFTER P1 STATUS
D3	TPNG LESS THAN 2.00 AFTER P2 STATUS
D4	FAIL IN SOME COURSE IN 3 CONSECUTIVE TIMES 3
D5	TPNG LESS THAN 2.00 I THE END OF EDUCATION AND STILL HAVE A COURSE THAT NOT DONE YET.
D6	PASS ALL COURSE BUT HAVE TPNG LESS THAN 2.00
D7	DON’T ATTEND EXAMINATION FOR ALL THE PREVIOUS COURSE THAT HAD BEEN REGISTERED WITHOUT UNIVERSITY PERMISSION