This page offers a quick reference of resources for instructors, including a compilation of the strategies and resources described within other pages of the Instructors and TAs section.
It offers ways that instructors and TAs can engage students on the topic and promote academic integrity throughout the term. It also includes links to university resources that support students in developing their academic skills.
Teaching Academic Integrity: In-Class Slides
This adaptable PowerPoint presentation serves as a flexible teaching resource for introducing academic integrity in the classroom. It provides an overview of York’s expectations, examines the foundational values of academic integrity, and prompts discussion around common academic scenarios and challenges.
Designed to support student transition into university academic culture, the presentation can be modified to align with your discipline, course objectives, and instructional approach. Through customizable course policy guidance, discipline-specific scenarios, discussion prompts, and reflective learning activities, the resource helps students better understand expectations related to collaboration, citation, assessments, and the appropriate use of generative AI tools.
The resource is available in PDF format as well for quick review and reference.
Teaching Academic Integrity: Generative AI Slides
Another resource is this editable slide deck, which focuses on generative AI and academic integrity in the context of university learning. The presentation introduces students to foundational concepts related to GenAI, university and course expectations, critical digital literacies, and responsible AI use in academic work.
The slides include interactive activities, reflective discussion questions, customizable course policy guidance, and practical examples that encourage students to think critically about how GenAI can support learning while upholding academic integrity. The resource can be adapted to your discipline, course context, and instructional approach.
It is available in PDF format as well for quick review and reference.
Consider integrating academic integrity messaging throughout the term to reinforce expectations and support student success.
Ongoing reminders can help students navigate challenging situations and make informed decisions about academic conduct during assignments, tests, exams, and other course activities.
Syllabus Statements
Visit Academic Integrity Syllabus Statements for sample statements that can be adapted for course syllabi, assessment guidelines, or eClass announcements to help communicate academic integrity expectations throughout the term.
Instructors may wish to share selected statements before major assessments or assignments in order to clarify expectations related to collaboration, use of sources, sharing of assessment materials, and use of GenAI tools.
These statements can also support ongoing conversations with students about academic integrity, responsible academic practices, and permitted forms of assistance within the context of the course.
Using Statements to Remind Students Prior to Tests and Exams
Clear communication about academic integrity can help set expectations, support student understanding, and reduce confusion during assessments. Prior to tests, exams, and quizzes, consider using an academic integrity statement tailored to your course context.
Download the Statement of Academic Integrity for Tests and Exams (updated May 2026), available in Word and PDF formats. The statement includes language related to AI tools, unauthorized collaboration, online sharing, and other contemporary assessment concerns.
Assignment Resources
Several assignment resources help students stay on track with integrity as they complete their course assignments, such as:
- the SPARK Academic Integrity Checklist
- the Integrity in Practice document which helps students overcome challenges with citation
- The Peer Feedback Guide for guidelines on providing appropriate feedback to classmates without compromising academic integrity.
Turnitin is a text-matching tool that compares student submissions to a database of published sources, internet content, and previously submitted assignments. The resulting similarity report highlights matched text for instructor review.
At York, Turnitin is typically integrated into course and assessment design to support student learning and academic integrity. Instructors who choose to use Turnitin are encouraged to communicate this to students in advance, such as through the course syllabus and/or assignment instructions.
Turnitin similarity reports do not determine whether academic misconduct has occurred. Instructors are responsible for reviewing the report, interpreting the results, and determining whether concerns warrant further review under York’s Academic Conduct Policy and Procedures.
Practices related to the use of Turnitin may vary across Faculties and courses. Instructors are encouraged to consult relevant Faculty guidance when considering its use.
To help raise awareness of academic integrity among your students, consider directing them to academic integrity education, such as the online modules and workshops available at York. These can be assigned for students to complete outside the classroom.
SPARK Academic Integrity Resources
The SPARK Academic Integrity module introduces students to York’s expectations for academic integrity and provides practical strategies to help them meet those expectations. The module also includes resources designed to support undergraduate students in developing the skills and confidence needed to complete academic work with integrity.
- Instructors can also consult the SPARK Faculty Module, which includes information and guidance on how to use the module with your students.
- A related academic integrity quiz is available through the SPARK Resources page on quizzes. The quiz consists of 10 questions based on the module content and can be incorporated into course activities.
Workshops and Modules
Academic Integrity: Learn to Stop Worrying about It
The Academic Integrity: Learn to Stop Worrying about It Workshop is an online, live workshop offered several times each academic term.
This interactive, scenario-based workshop provides students with information on academic integrity, how to demonstrate it, and helps increase students’ confidence when it comes to using sources and citing. Throughout the workshop, students are connected to resources and supports across the university.
For upcoming dates, visit York University Libraries’ Workshops page and search “academic integrity.”
Academic Integrity: Self-Learning Module
The York University Libraries’ Academic Integrity: Self-Learning Module is a self-paced, online module based on the live workshop.
Designed for undergraduate students, it includes scenarios for students to work through along with related quiz questions.
Academic Honesty @York
The Academic Honesty @ York video modules are a series of five short modules that present scenarios of different types of academic misconduct and provide students suggestions for avoiding these behaviours.
Academic Integrity Module for Graduate Students
To help familiarize graduate students with academic integrity expectations, graduate students are expected to complete the Faculty of Graduate Studies Open Access Graduate Academic Integrity Resource which explains the importance of academic integrity and provides instruction on how to avoid engaging in different types of academic misconduct.
Course-Level Learning Outcomes
By integrating academic integrity skills and values into your course-level learning outcomes, you help students recognize its significance, provide them with the tools to practice it effectively, and create a learning environment that upholds its values.
Some examples include:
- "By the end of this course, students will be able to apply appropriate citation and referencing practices in their written work."
- "By the end of this course, students will be able to explain how referencing practices contribute to scholarly conversations and knowledge development."
- "By the end of this course, students will be able to distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate academic practices in coursework and assessments."
- "By the end of this course, students will be able to evaluate peer work for alignment with academic integrity expectations and course requirements."
Learning Outcomes Specific to GenAI Use:
- "By the end of this course, students will be able to use AI tools in ways that support their learning and engagement with course work."
- "By the end of this course, students will be able to critically evaluate the appropriate use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in academic work."
- "By the end of this course, students will be able to document and acknowledge their use of AI tools in accordance with course expectations and academic integrity requirements."
This section includes a compilation of the strategies and resources included on the AI Technology and Academic Integrity for Instructors page. Each aim to help clarify instructor expectations and promote transparency and responsible use of AI-based tools among students.
Citing GenAI: Guidelines for Students
When using an AI-based tool, students need to provide citations whenever they paraphrase the output, use direct quotations from the output, or when they incorporate information they’ve sourced from using the tool.
For more information about citing the use of GenAI, you can connect students to:
- SPARK Creating Bibliographies
- Libraries’ Citing Your Work: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools
- Like the technology itself, citation guidelines on AI tools are evolving. You can direct students to the Libraries’ APA, MLA and Chicago (Author/Date and Notes & Bibliography) Style Overviews for specific instructions.
Survey Students about GenAI Use
The Student Survey on AI Use in Courses resource provides a set of questions that you can use or adapt to explore students’ familiarity with AI tools, how they are using them in their academic work, how they verify AI-generated content, and where expectations may need clarification.
You can use and adapt this resource in the format that works best for your course:
You may also provide a discussion space where students can share questions, perspectives, and resources related to AI tools.
Discussing academic integrity with your students demonstrates your commitment to its importance. You can find additional discussion questions to explore the topic of academic integrity with your students within Academic Integrity in the Learning Environment.
AI Use: Disclosure and Reflection
Instructors may adapt the following forms to support transparency, reflection, and responsible use of GenAI tools in student work.
| Form | Description |
| 1. AI-Based Tools: Declaration of Use (.docx format) AI-Based Tools: Declaration of Use (PDF format) | Records whether and how AI tools were used, including the extent and type of use in the assignment. |
| 2. AI Use: Review and Reflection (.docx format) AI Use: Review and Reflection (PDF format) | Prompts students to explain how they evaluated, revised, and learned from AI-generated content. |
Artificial Intelligence Assessment Scale (AIAS)
Consider using statements from the Artificial Intelligence Scale (AIAS) on your assessments to clearly and succinctly communicate your expectations on the use of these tools for each assessment.
The AIAS framework includes five levels, ranging from “No AI” to “AI Exploration,” each with brief examples, that can be applied across various disciplines. For an enlarged view: Artificial Intelligence Assessment Scale (AIAS).
AI Assessment Scale (Version 2), from Leon Furze’s
“Updating the AI Assessment Scale” (2024).
For practical strategies that help support academic integrity during in-person tests and examinations, visit the Deterring Academic Misconduct During Exams (password-protected) page. Enter your Passport York credentials to view this resource.
Intended for course directors, instructors, invigilators, and others involved in exam administration and oversight, the resource includes guidance on:
- communicating expectations and exam procedures
- verifying student identification
- active invigilation and monitoring strategies
- responding to suspected misconduct
- collecting and securing exam materials at the completion of the exam
Please note that exam procedures may vary across departments, and this resource is intended to complement existing departmental protocols, not replace them.
Consider promoting different academic supports at York that can help students enhance their study habits, improve their understanding of course material, and develop a well-rounded academic skill set.
By engaging with these supports, students can build a stronger foundation for success in their studies.
York University Libraries
York University Libraries are important partners in academic integrity. The libraries provide essential resources and guidance that help students and researchers conduct their work responsibly.
Offering access to credible sources, citation tools, and educational workshops, the libraries at York help students properly attribute sources, critically evaluate information, and adhere to the principles of academic integrity throughout their studies.
SPARK Modules
In addition to the SPARK Academic Integrity module, consider implementing other SPARK modules offered by the libraries that relate to academic integrity. These include:
Associated quizzes
The SPARK Resources page on quizzes provides instructors with additional resources, such as quizzes that accompany each module. The resources page provides options for importing SPARK quizzes and making them available to students.
Citation Resources
Connect your students to resources for proper citation from York University Libraries, including:
- the Citing Your Work guide, which includes information on citing Artificial Intelligence tools
- using Citation Tools
- Contact a librarian to discuss more ways to promote academic integrity in the classroom
Learning Skills Resources
Learning Skills Resources provides a range of supports designed to help students enhance their academic abilities and achieve their academic goals. Some of their offerings include:
Time Management
Learning Skills Services offers extensive Time Management guidance to students.
This guidance includes:
- resources on setting goals and building a balanced schedule
- time management tools and resources
Academic Strategies
Learning Skills Resources also offer strategies and resources to help students improve:
- reading and note-taking strategies
- preparing for tests and exams
- identifying personal study strategies
- skills to help students succeed in class, such as critical thinking, group work, and managing academic stress, among others
The Writing Centre (LA&PS)
The Writing Centre assists students with reading, writing and thinking skills through different types of programming. Some examples include:
- Grammar On: a space for multilingual students to develop their reading, writing and critical thinking skills
- appointments with an Accessibility Specialist
- support for graduate students
ESL Open Learning Centre
The English as a Second Language Open Learning Centre (ESL OLC) helps students improve English language skills by offering support for reading, writing, speaking and writing essays in English. The experts within the ESL OLC support students in understanding their assignments, expanding their vocabulary, and learning English grammar.
Students can use the ESL OLC booking system to book drop-on sessions, individual sessions, small group sessions, themed classes or to participate in the ESL Cafe.
Use this instructor checklist as a helpful guide to ensure that academic integrity is a core part of your courses. This resource ties together the academic integrity best practices provided on this page that you can implement to promote a learning environment that upholds academic integrity.
Academic Integrity Checklist for Instructors (version PDF)