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► Collusion
Collusion
Collusion is when two or more people combine to produce a piece of work for assessment that is passed off as the work of one student alone. The work may be so alike in content, wording and structure that the similarity goes beyond what might have been coincidence. For example - where one student has copied the work of another, or where a joint effort has taken place in producing what should have been an individual effort.
The University has a range of penalties for academic misconduct. The maximum penalty for collusion is exclusion from the University.
Discussing theories and concepts with other students is actively encouraged, as this aids the learning process for all concerned. But it is vital that you write up your assignment in your own words. If your work is similar to that of other students, you all leave yourselves open to a charge of collusion.
Be careful about showing your written work to other students. If a student decides to copy your work without your knowledge, you could still be investigated for collusion.
If you are in any doubt about working in a group or producing group work assessment ask your module tutor for clarification.
When the University Suspects Collusion
In cases of collusion the University suspects that two (or more) very similar pieces of work have been submitted and they need an explanation of why this has occurred. You are expected to work independently unless specifically required to submit as a group. It is virtually impossible that similarities between assignments would occur by chance because each student will use different sources, phrases and structuring; they will approach the question in different ways.
Academic Misconduct Meeting
If the University suspects you have colluded, an Associate Dean from your School will write to you to invite you for a meeting with Head of the Conduct and Appeals Unit. At the meeting it is up to you to either admit you worked too closely with another student or provide evidence to show that the work is all your own (e.g. by showing relevant drafts and study notes, and by explaining how you approached the assignment).
At the meeting the Associate Dean and the Head of the Conduct and Appeals Unit will show you the evidence of the suspected collusion.
Areas of your assignment will be highlighted and compared to another student's assignment and you will be given chance to put forward your own views on the evidence before you. The average meeting lasts around 15 minutes.
The panel's decision will depend in part on what evidence the other student(s) has provided. Once the panel has a complete picture, it will come to its decision and write to all parties to confirm the outcome, usually within 7 days. If a penalty is applied, its severity will depend upon your year of study, the number of times you have been found guilty of academic misconduct and whether there was any deliberate attempt to mislead or gain an unfair advantage in the assessment.
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