Suggest that students visit the Robert Gillespie Academic Skills Centre or approach you if they are unsure of whether they are committing an act of academic misconduct.
Clarify that students are responsible for what they submit and a failure to provide appropriate sources, citations for their work may result in an allegation of academic misconduct.
Emphasize that students must use internet sources with caution and require citations just like any other source. Remind them that they must not assume everything on the internet is accurate.
Encourage students to attend academic skill-building workshops to strengthen their research and writing skills.
During tests/exams, remind students that they must place all electronic devices (i.e. cell phones, pagers, etc.) at the side/back/front of the classroom. Be sure to explain the consequences of failing to abide by these rules.