Academic Integrity
At the College of Graduate Health Studies (CGHS), we uphold the highest standards of academic integrity. Please review our Plagiarism Statement and Policy on Academic Integrity thoroughly to understand our expectations fully.
Preventing Academic Integrity Issues
Understanding Plagiarism and TurnItIn Reports
Plagiarism occurs if you copy text verbatim without proper quotation and citation, even if only one sentence is involved. High TurnItIn percentages might also include matches from bibliographies or forms, which are expected. Your instructor will review the TurnItIn report with these factors in mind. A high percentage alone does not determine plagiarism; the context of the matches is crucial.
If your instructor suspects plagiarism, the Department Chair will also review the report. Decisions are not made solely based on TurnItIn percentages.
See also our Writing Resources Learning Pamphlet on this page.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools
Refer to the CGHS Position Statement on AI tools for guidance. The use of AI to generate text that you then submit as your own work is considered unethical and will likely result in a high AI match. AI-generated content may lack depth, contain inaccuracies, and feature non-existent citations and references. Moreover, you cheat yourself out of the learning experience.
You can use AI to generate ideas to get you started. But you still need to do the work of finding academic sources of information to verify statements and fill in information, as well as properly paraphrase the content. The AI tool you use should also be cited.
AI tools, including grammar checkers, can be used ethically to assist your writing process. However, don't just blindly accept its suggestions or copy it verbatim. Consider why the tool rewrote your original work. Can you rewrite it even better on your own? When you rewrite it yourself, you build your grammar muscles and retain your academic writing "voice".
Always cite AI tools per the CGHS Position Statement, and be prepared to demonstrate your interaction with these tools.
See also this video from Dr. Mary-Katherine McNatt, chair of the Public Health Department.
Maintaining academic integrity is crucial for your success and the credibility of your work. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please reach out to your instructors or academic advisors.
Copyright Law
Don't assume that if something exists on the internet it is there for you to take (steal) and do with as you please. All creative works (including images and photos) are protected by Copyright. Please take a few minutes to review these quick summaries:
Library Copyright Guides
https://guides.atsu.edu/copyrightguide/home
https://guides.atsu.edu/copyrightguide/fairuse
15 Copyright Rules Every Student Should Know
http://newsonrelevantscience.blogspot.com/2012/03/15-copyright-rules-every-student-should.html
Using Copyrighted Material in School
https://www.findlaw.com/smallbusiness/intellectual-property/copyright-and-education.html
Finding Royalty Free Images
https://kinsta.com/blog/free-images-for-wordpress/
While Fair Use may allow you to use copyrighted images in student presentations, this site helps you find Royalty-Free images for your professional presentations.
Strunk, Jr., W., & E. B. White (1999). Elements of style, 4th ed. Pearson.
ISBN-10 : 9780205309023
ISBN-13 : 978-0205309023
Elements of Style is a classic. The most succinct and elegant book on grammar and style you could own.
Silvia, P. J. (2014). Write it up: Practical strategies for writing and publishing. American Psychological Association Learning Tools.
SBN-10 : 1433818140
ISBN-13 : 978-1433818141
Hofmann, A. H. (2021). Writing in the biological sciences (4th ed.). Oxford University Press.
ISBN-10 : 0197543588
ISBN-13 : 978-0197543580
Hofmann, A. H. (2019). Scientific writing and communication: Papers, proposals, and presentations (4th ed.). Oxford University Press.
ISBN-10 : 0190063289
ISBN-13 : 978-0190063283
Writing Resources | University Writing Center (UWC)
Use the University Writing Center to craft better written papers and to improve your writing skills. Our UWC is available to assist enrolled CGHS students with the technical aspects of any writing assignment such as:
Instructions for submitting papers through the UWC can be found on their webpage at https://guides.atsu.edu/c.php?g=209507&p=1382595#s-lib-ctab-31991831-2.
Even if you are already a good writer, use the University Writing Center to become a great writer. You are paying for an education -- take full advantage of it!
One-on-One Coaching
Did you know you could schedule a virtual session to consult with one of the Writing Center coaches? You can use this service to ask a quick question or two or you can sign up for a full one-hour session to work on your writing skills. Sign up now: https://atsu.libcal.com/appointments/uwc
English as a Second Language Assistance
The UWC has dedicated coaches that are trained to work with our English as a Second Language (ESL) students. If you are an ESL student, put ATTN: ESL in the subject line of any e-mails to the UWC in order to access this resource.
University Writing Center Resources
Check out each of the tabs on the UWC website to find helpful resources for each stage or aspect of writing. Specifically, their Citation and Referencing tab includes resources to help you master APA formating, including the proper way to cite internet sources, and their Using Microsoft Word page provides quick tips on how to adjust your computer settings for easy APA formatting.
Writing Resources | Basics
APA 7th Edition Resources
American Psychological Association - APA Style: https://apastyle.apa.org/
The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) - APA Formatting and Style Guide: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/index.html
CrossRef: https://www.crossref.org/
Find doi's for your citations - free. Copy all of your reference and paste it into "Search Metadata". If the reference doesn't pop up within the top couple of choices, chances are good that the reference does not have a doi.
Thesaurus
Dictionary of synonyms and antonyms:
https://www.thesaurus.com/
https://www.powerthesaurus.org
Paraphrasing and Citing Sources
Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) Paraphrasing & Citing Sources Training (Video)
https://youtu.be/6bwiBuLUt3A?si=vkahbYchrKbudAmz
BUSPH Public Health Writing Guide
https://populationhealthexchange.org/teph-public-health-writing-guide/
Writing Resources | English as a Second Language (ESL)
When submitting assignments to the University Writing Center (UWC) for review, add "ATTN: ESL" in the subject line to receive special attention from ESL-trained writing coaches.
List of 40 courses for ESL learners: https://www.academiccourses.com/courses/esl/usa
Some of these courses are only offered on campus, but many are offered as distance-learning online courses
Dave's ESL Cafe (Dave Sperling): https://www.eslcafe.com/
This megasite for ESL students and teachers organizes approximately 3,000 links into more than 100 categories, including conferences, poetry, phonics, lesson plans, linguistics, grammar, writing, literacy, business English, public speaking, publishers, translation, listening, bookstores, mailing lists and more.
English as a Second Language (Rong-Chang Li): https://www.rong-chang.com/
The hub of hundreds of free learning sites for ESL students and teachers. The site addresses areas including listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, lesson plans, newspapers, magazines, business English, ESP, pronunciation, quizzes, idioms, methods, games and dictionaries.
College-level writing resources for ESL learners
Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) (Purdue University) - Multilingual Instructors and Students: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/multilingual/multilingual_instructors_tutors/multilingual_instructors_and_students.html
Paradigm Online Writing Assistant (Chuck Guilford): https://www.powa.org/
Advice on Academic Writing (Dr. Margaret Procter, University of Toronto): https://advice.writing.utoronto.ca/
Writing Resources | Learning Pamphlet
Writing Resources | Grant Writing
Grant Writing Webinar series
Grant Writing, Session 1: How and what to cut: A primer on editing your own work
by Christine Hartmann, PhD
Seminar date: 1/27/2020
Grant Writing, Session 2: Tips from experts on how (and how not) to write
by Christine Hartmann, PhD
Seminar date: 2/24/2020
Grant Writing, Session 3: How to organize your writing for maximum impact
by Christine Hartmann, PhD
Seminar date: 3/23/2020
More grant proposal writing tips from Dr. Hartmann:
https://writebetterproposals.org
SOPHE webinar: Approaches to Successful Grant Writing for Health Promotion
November 19, 2024 at 10:00 AM PST | 11:00 AM MST | Noon CST | 1 PM EST
Webinar description and registration: https://elearn.sophe.org/products/approaches-to-successful-grant-writing-for-health-promotion
Early registration is free, even for non-members, so register even if you cannot make the live session. Registration will allow you access to the recording afterward.
Writing Resources | SOPHE Writing for Publication Webinar Series
Course description and registration link: https://elearn.sophe.org/products/writing-for-publication-webinar-series#tab-product_tab_overview
Registration is required to access the recordings. A registration fee may apply.
June 12 Session Handouts
June 16 Session Handouts