Academic misconduct
Q: I have been accused of academic misconduct. What is it, and what happens now?
A: Academic misconduct, or plagiarism includes:
- the presentation of material as yours when it is not;
- the presentation of material whose origin is academically inappropriate;
- academically inappropriate behaviour in an examination or class test.
Some cases are picked up by staff, and others are identified by plagiarism detection software. The University has an Academic Misconduct Policy and all cases are treated severely. If you have been accused of academic misconduct, you should seek further guidance from Iain Cupples, Student Advocate, at the Students' Association.
There is also a student guide to avoiding academic misconduct allegations.