You ask your friend to proofread your assignment. He decides to re-write parts of your assignment and you think the results are excellent. You know he’s a good writer and you see that he was able to express your ideas perfectly. You submit your paper. Can this be considered a breach of academic integrity?

Question

Question 8 options:
No, you and your friend had the same thoughts and ideas, he just has better writing skills
No, that’s what editing is all about: helping other students better their work
Yes, you are submitting work that isn’t completely your own
No because you are learning from someone who knows more than you do

Answer 1

Yes, you are submitting work that isn’t completely your own.

While your friend may have helped clarify and express your ideas, if significant parts of your assignment have been rewritten or altered to the extent that they no longer reflect your own work, this can be considered a breach of academic integrity. It’s important to ensure that the submitted work is primarily your own, even if it benefits from feedback or editing assistance.