Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences

Year: 2008
Volume: 5
Issue: 7
Page No. 686 - 690

Perception of Academic Integrity Violation and Examination Issues by Selected Members of the University Community

Authors : T.A. Oluwatelure

Abstract: This research was carried out to investigate into the perception of academic integrity violation among selected member of the university community. One hundred and fifty respondents participate in the study. This was made up of 50 under graduates, 50 young graduates and older graduates (senior lecturers and professors). Descriptive research design of the survey type was employed in this study. A self-constructed questionnaire was administered to the respondents. The data obtained was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. A statistically is significant difference was observed in the incidence and prevalence of extermination malpractice and miscellaneous offences as perceived by the 3 categories of respondents (undergraduate, young graduate and old graduate), a statistically significant difference was observed in the mean perception of the nature of examinees and factors that affect them by the 3 categories of respondents (undergraduate, young graduate and old graduate). Based on these findings, it was recommended that the younger ones should embrace the ideals and the values, which were embraced by the older generation. Geometric increase of learners� enrolment should be by the correspondent increase in infrastructure and adequate academic planning. Less emphasis should be placed on paper qualification. We should all embraced that great values called dignity of labour. This study suggests a bringing back into our community, high integrity in all facet of our endeavor.

How to cite this article:

T.A. Oluwatelure , 2008. Perception of Academic Integrity Violation and Examination Issues by Selected Members of the University Community. Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences, 5: 686-690.

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