The International Centre for Academic Integrity (ICAI) is hosting the 5th annual International Day of Action (IDoA) Against Contract Cheating on October 21, 2020. Contract cheating is the outsourcing of academic work by a student and can happen through pay-for-fee commerical companies (e.g. homework sites, tutor sites, essay mills) and student acquaintances (e.g. friends, family, clasmates). More than 150 organizations around the world will be participating in the IDoA this year and will be hosting events that speak up and out against contract cheating. 

Here is what we can do at Humber. First, learn as much as you can about contract cheating. Facts about contract cheating is one document you can access through the following link.

Second, talk with students about the problem and what outsourcing jeopardizes their learning. A tip sheet has been created for students and can be accessed here. Encourage students to get involved by participating in the Students Speaking Up for Integrity Contest. They can find out more about the contest here. 

Finally, keep the conversation alive on social media. Many organizations are having students, faculty, and leaders making pledges not to contract cheat or posting messages against contract cheating (e.g. I don't contract cheat because.....). The ICAI IDoA hashtags this year are #myownwork #excelwithintegrity.

If want to learn more about the IDoA and contract cheating check out the ICAI website.

You can also contact Jennie Miron for more information at jennie.miron@humber.ca.