The Benefits of Higher Education and Academic Integrity

SELF-COACHING OPPORTUNITY PROMPT:
Assignment Overview: Write a 4–page reflective research paper on the benefits of higher
education and the role of academic integrity in contributing to those benefits. Reflect on your
personal experience as a college student and the values you hold in terms of your education.
Explain your reasons for returning to school and offer a personal reflection on the value formal
education has added to your life. Discuss the role of academic integrity in scholarship, why
university students should uphold university standards and values, and how you see yourself as
part of this tradition.
Your paper should cover the following topics:
 a discussion of the benefits of higher education;
 a reflection on academic integrity and why students should uphold university standards;
 a reflection on your personal experiences as a college student, including your reasons for
returning to school and the value it has brought to your life;
 how you see yourself as responsible for maintaining academic integrity and why it’s
important.
Your paper should include the following components:
• Research from reliable and/or scholarly sources (preferably found at the University of
Arizona Global Campus Library databases) to define personal integrity and provide examples
of professional dishonesty;
• APA formatting, following the APA Guidelines at the Writing Center;
• In-text citations and corresponding References list.
EVALUATION RUBRIC
The goal of this paper is for the student to reflect on the role of effective interpersonal communication in
everyday situations. The paper will be evaluated by the following criteria:
• Paper follows academic writing components.
• All topics in the assignment prompt receive coverage.
• Appropriate sources are incorporated as supporting evidence.
• The paper is properly formatted according to APA Guidelines.
• The student demonstrates understanding of the importance of personal integrity.
• Evidence of student reflection on understanding the role of honesty in today’s world.
Student is encouraged to contact the Writing Center at any stage of the writing process for
further explanation or guidance.