Expectations for group work differ from course to course. According to York's Academic Conduct Policy and Procedures, students are responsible for following their instructors’ expectations for group work and collaboration (section 6.2c). As such, ensure that you each understand the instructor’s guidelines for each assignment regarding how much collaboration is permitted. Some ways to help ensure that each group member understands academic integrity expectations and completes their work honestly:
review citation practices as a group so that each member is aware of expectations assign tasks in a way that ensures everyone has a clear role in order to prevent a group member from taking shortcuts establish regular communication so that each group member can stay informed and on track review each other’s contributions to catch any potential issues if you or the other group members notice any signs of academic misconduct, or notice that a group member is struggling, address it early. Depending on the situation, offer support or involve the instructor if necessary if there’s any uncertainty about academic integrity, reach out to the instructor for clarification For more information on working effectively in a group, visit the Student Guide to Group Work.