Academic Misconduct - Guidance for Students - Royal Holloway Student Intranet

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Academic Misconduct - Guidance for Students

Receiving an allegation of academic misconduct can be worrying. On these pages you will find all the information you need to be informed about the process and reassure yourself. You will also find sources of wellbeing and academic support.

If you receive notification that you have received a penalty for academic misconduct OR been invited to attend a panel meeting, you should read the information on these pages carefully. These webpages, and the information provided in the communications sent to you, will provide you with all the information you need. Please take the time to read this information carefully.

I’ve had a letter about academic misconduct – what happens next?

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Access the Regulations on Academic Misconduct

Find out more about sources of academic support .

If you have any queries, please contact the Academic Investigations Team

For support regarding a specfic case, please contact the Student's Union Advice Centre

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Academic Misconduct - Important information

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Academic Misconduct - The Process

View our flowchart, demonstrating the Academic Misconduct Process.

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Academic Misconduct - Panel Meeting

Find out what happens and how to prepare.

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Sources of Academic Support:

We appreciate that an allegation of academic misconduct can cause a lot of anxiety, and encourage you to look at the following for further information and guidance:

Your Personal Tutor

We recommend that you contact your Personal Tutor as soon as you receive an allegation of misconduct. Your tutor will help you to consider the allegation and what this means for you. They will also be able to provide advice as to how to avoid any repeat offences.

The allegation is raised by the marker of your assessment. They will be unable to discuss the details of the allegation with you but will have provided a statement in your casefile explaining their concerns.The marker will not be involved in the decision on your case and you should therefore not approach them to contest the allegation or to try and influence the outcome of the investigation.

If you do not know the details for your assigned personal tutor, or are unable to contact them, please report this to your School Helpdesk.

'SS1001: Academic Integrity' (Moodle Training)

The SS1001: Academic Integrity course is available to all students and can be found on Moodle. Just enter 'SS1001' in the search bar to locate the pages.

This is a comprehensive course which will explain to you what good academic practice is and how you ensure that you meet these requirements. There is a comprehensive section on academic referencing and why this is important.

There is a short quiz at the end of the course to assess your understanding of the topic which we recommend that you take.

The Library

The Library offers a range of support for students to address their learning and understanding of referencing:

1:1 support - Each school has a specialist librarian to help you find resources for assignments, as well as help you reference them accurately. If you would like 1-to-1 support, then you can book personal appointments with Information Consultants that specialise in your subject. The support offered to you is personal, and your 1-to-1 will be tailored to your needs.
Referencing support and activities on the Library Space Moodle page.
Webinars on Referencing located on the Library Space Moodle page.

The Centre for the Development of Academic Skills (CeDAS)

CeDAS provides a range of services that can support students. They offer group sessions, 1:1 tutorials, drop-ins and resources tailored to studying in your subject area. These activities, delivered both online and in-person, address key aspects of academic writing and communication, maths, stats, numeracy, and studying independently.

CeDAS will also support you in obtaining a proof-reader recommended by the university, should this be required for your dissertation.

Academic Regulations

The Academic Regulations are accessible to all students through the student intranet. The Regulations outline the rules and requirements which the University, and its students, are required to adhere to. You will be provided with a copy of the Regulations on Academic Misconduct in your case file, however, to access the other Regulations, please visit these webpages.

Personal and Wellbeing Support:

We encourage all students who recieve an allegation of academic misconduct to contact any of the teams listed below for support throughout the process:

The RHUL Student’s Union (SU) Advice Centre

The Student's Union Advice Centre is a free and independent, student run service that will provide you with specific advice and guidance about your case. They can also provide support for you at the meeting.

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The Wellbeing Team

The Wellbeing team provides a range of services to help you manage your wellbeing. The team will enable you to get the right help from the most appropriate person or team.

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Disability & Neurodiversity Services

The Disability & Neurodiversity Services support all students who have disclosed a disability, long standing medical condition, specific learning difficulty or mental health condition.

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