How to deal with an allegation of plagiarism (for Heads of School)

Contents

1. Introduction
2. On discovery of suspected plagiarism
3. School Procedure Before Interview
4. School Procedure At Interview
5. Procedure After the Interview

Appendices (all docs)

• Appendix 1 Invitation to Interview Letter - template
• Appendix 2A Outcome Letter - Plagiarism Established - template
• Appendix 2A(a) Outcome Letter - Plagiarism Established - completed
• Appendix 2B Outcome Letter - Bad Practice - template
• Appendix 2B(a) Outcome Letter - Bad Practice - completed
• Appendix 2C Outcome Letter - No Case to Answer - template
• Appendix 2C(a) Outcome Letter - No Case to Answer - completed

[These example letters are available for local access only]

• Appendix 3 Plagiarism Interview Report Form
• Appendix 4 Flow Diagram of Procedure