Notes at uni

Is buying notes from someone at uni normal like is it allowed. Would i get in trouble for using the notes if the notes only have info. Would it be ok to use for revision

Reply 1

Anonymous #2

No. Yes. No.

Reply 2

De Montfort University

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by Anonymous

Is buying notes from someone at uni normal like is it allowed. Would i get in trouble for using the notes if the notes only have info. Would it be ok to use for revision

Hi there!

In my personal opinion as a student, if you are planning to use those notes only for your personal revision, isn't it technically like buying a book? 😅

However, there are a lot of nuances. Almost all universities have strict rules against collusion and contract cheating. For example, if you are planning to submit any of those materials as your own work - you are clearly breaching academic integrity rules. So it really depends on how you are going to use the information you are purchasing. The best point of contact would be your university's academic integrity policy. For example, here is the policy we have at DMU: Academic Integrity and Misconduct Policy.

Take care,
Ilya :smile:

Cyber Security student at De Montfort University.

Reply 3

Kingston Zhi En

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by Anonymous

Is buying notes from someone at uni normal like is it allowed. Would i get in trouble for using the notes if the notes only have info. Would it be ok to use for revision

Hiya,
I don't think there is any problem sharing notes with peers for revision and studying purposes. However, it is a different story if you are planning to use the notes for a writing assignment as it might be flagged for plagiarism 🥲

Zhi En
(Kingston Student Rep.)

Reply 4

artful_lounger

Universities Forum Helper

Original post

by Anonymous

Is buying notes from someone at uni normal like is it allowed. Would i get in trouble for using the notes if the notes only have info. Would it be ok to use for revision