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Needles Hall, Room 3006D
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200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1
519-888-4567 x 38562
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Research demonstrates that effective assessment strategies reduce academic misconduct. Specifically, strategies such as low stakes assessments, authentic assessments, and engaging students in discussions on academic integrity can help reduce misconduct (Bretag et al., 2019). Read on to hear how UWaterloo instructors are utilizing assessment strategies in the online environment.
Ross Willard is a Professor in Pure Mathematics. He focusses on maximizing learning opportunities for students while mitigating misconduct by encouraging them to work in groups and cite any outside sources. His strategies include:
Linda Carson is a Continuing Lecturer at the Stratford School of Interaction Design and Business. She has authentic discussions with students about academic integrity and gives students the opportunity to practise good scholarship skills. Her strategies include:
Needles Hall, Room 3006D
University of Waterloo
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1
519-888-4567 x 38562
The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is centralized within our Indigenous Initiatives Office.