Academic Integrity Resource for Students

Respect refers to high or special regard, esteem; the quality or state of being esteemed.

Respect is a feeling of admiration for someone or something based on abilities, qualities or achievements. Mutual respect means valuing others as you would like them to value you. In academic communities, respect means showing that you care about the opinions, reputation and well-being of the academic community.

How do you demonstrate RESPECT in your academic work? [5]

• Practice active listening
• Receive feedback willingly
• Accept that others’ thoughts and ideas have validity
• Show empathy
• Seek open communication
• Affirm others and accept differences
• Recognize the consequences of our words and actions on others