Good academic practice

The policy on Good Academic Practice defines the University's expectations of students in terms of their academic conduct. Conversely, it also defines what is meant by academic misconduct, and explains the process for dealing with suspected academic misconduct, and the possible penalties that may result. Important points include:

• categories of academic misconduct include plagiarism, multiple submission, falsification, false citation, misconduct in exams or tests, aiding another, coercion, unauthorised use of AI, and contract cheating
• lack of intention, extenuating circumstances or ignorance of the rules are not considered valid excuses for academic misconduct
• helping another student commit academic misconduct is considered equally seriously as committing it yourself
• any academic or other consequences resulting from an academic misconduct penalty are entirely your responsibility

See also:

• the guide for students that answers frequently asked questions about good academic practice
• Good Academic Practice decision tree (PDF).
• the training in good academic practice can be found in Moodle