Student Conduct

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

Contents

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

Appendices

• Appendix 1 Invitation to Letter - template
• Appendix 2A Outcome Letter - Plagiarism Established - template
• Appendix 2B Outcome Letter - Bad Practice - template
• Appendix 2C Outcome Letter - No Case to Answer - template
• Appendix 2D - Text for initial email re. in absentia cases[*]
• Appendix 2E - In absentia penalty offer letter[*]
• Appendix 2F - Case not established after statement received[*]
• Appendix 3 Plagiarism Interview Report Form [Word]
• Appendix 4 Flow Diagram of Procedure [PDF]

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* The in absentia route should only be used in cases of plagiarism or collusion in online exams.