17 March 1999. All work submitted for assessment by candidates is accepted on the understanding that it is the candidate's own unassisted effort. Students are expected to offer their own analysis and presentation of information gleaned from research, even when group exercises are carried out. In so far as candidates rely on sources, they should indicate what these are according to the appropriate convention in their discipline. The innocent misuse or citation of material without formal and proper acknowledgement can constitute plagiarism, without the presence of a deliberate intent to cheat.
Plagiarism is a serious disciplinary offence.
Any failure adequately to acknowledge or properly reference other sources in submitted work could lead to lower marks or to a mark of zero being returned or to disciplinary action being taken. 5.4 Plagiarism, at whatever stage of a candidate's course, whether discovered before or after graduation, will be investigated and dealt with appropriately by the University. If after investigation it is established that work submitted for assessment has been plagiarised to a significant extent, that will be permanently noted on a candidate's record in the Faculty Office. If there is such evidence then in the case of a first offence which is believed to be an innocent transgression of the rules, a warning and further advice will be given to the candidate by the Course Organiser. This will not normally go on the candidate's record in the Faculty Office.