8.1 Building a culture of integrity
Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT or Bard can support your learning. They can explain concepts or generate practice questions, but they must be used ethically.
Appropriate uses of such tools include: brainstorming, planning and simplifying concepts. Examples of misuse include: submitting AI text as your own, copying without referencing and bypassing learning.
Integrity is not just about avoiding plagiarism. It is about building honest, responsible, and respectful habits. Open University research shows early engagement with Turnitin reduces referrals and improves outcomes (Oldham, 2025).
A culture of integrity is built through choices: time management, careful notetaking, critical thinking, seeking help early, and valuing learning as much as grades.
Activity 5 Integrity pledge
Write an integrity pledge for yourself using the following as prompts:
- One habit you will commit to.
- One skill you want to improve.
- One reason integrity matters to you.