Appendix 2D
Text for Initial Email - In Absentia Cases
Dear
During the marking of your [COURSE] examination it has come to light that you may have [ALLEGATION]. The relevant material can be found at the following link:
[LINK]
I am writing to request a response from you to the allegation, in order that we can decide how to proceed with this matter. Therefore, you are asked to provide a brief statement indicating whether you accept or deny the allegation and explaining what you think has happened. Your statement should be submitted by ONE WEEK to [EMAIL ADDRESS]. If you fail to respond, we will assume you accept the allegation and offer a penalty.
For your information the University’s Plagiarism Statement can be found at the link below: