What do i do after receiving wrong academic misconduct allegations?
I have been accused of academic misconduct that I did not commit. They are deducting 10% of my grade for this.
The form they sent me states "You cannot appeal the decision that an offence of academic misconduct has occured" So i am just being charged with something I didn't do?
The scenario that they have conjured up and are accusing me of is not realistic at all and I don't know how the accusation wasn't thrown out. They think I cheated because I happened to use the same syntax as someone else for just one section of a question.
They never said in the assignment brief I wasn't allowed to use methods found in the documentation of the software they told us to use yet they are using that against me in the allegation.
I am extremely worried about this can somebody give me some advice please.
The form they sent me states "You cannot appeal the decision that an offence of academic misconduct has occured" So i am just being charged with something I didn't do?
The scenario that they have conjured up and are accusing me of is not realistic at all and I don't know how the accusation wasn't thrown out. They think I cheated because I happened to use the same syntax as someone else for just one section of a question.
They never said in the assignment brief I wasn't allowed to use methods found in the documentation of the software they told us to use yet they are using that against me in the allegation.
I am extremely worried about this can somebody give me some advice please.
Reply 1
I had the same thing happen to me, this has never happened before and I'm panicking about it.
Reply 2
You can both contact the SU Advice Centre to get support and to understand the process: https://www.su.rhul.ac.uk/advice/academic/misconduct/
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by AnonymousI have been accused of academic misconduct that I did not commit. They are deducting 10% of my grade for this.
The form they sent me states "You cannot appeal the decision that an offence of academic misconduct has occured" So i am just being charged with something I didn't do?
The scenario that they have conjured up and are accusing me of is not realistic at all and I don't know how the accusation wasn't thrown out. They think I cheated because I happened to use the same syntax as someone else for just one section of a question.
They never said in the assignment brief I wasn't allowed to use methods found in the documentation of the software they told us to use yet they are using that against me in the allegation.
I am extremely worried about this can somebody give me some advice please.
The form they sent me states "You cannot appeal the decision that an offence of academic misconduct has occured" So i am just being charged with something I didn't do?
The scenario that they have conjured up and are accusing me of is not realistic at all and I don't know how the accusation wasn't thrown out. They think I cheated because I happened to use the same syntax as someone else for just one section of a question.
They never said in the assignment brief I wasn't allowed to use methods found in the documentation of the software they told us to use yet they are using that against me in the allegation.
I am extremely worried about this can somebody give me some advice please.
Hi there,
We're sorry to hear about your situation and understand how concerning this must be. We'd strongly recommend contacting Student Services or the Students’ Union Advice Team: https://www.su.rhul.ac.uk/advice/academic/misconduct/. They can review your case, explain the process in detail, and advise you on any options for appeal or further action.
You may also wish to also review the Academic Misconduct Policy on the university website to understand the procedures and your rights within them.
Hope this helps.
Best wishes,
Royal Holloway, University of London Official Rep
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by AnonymousI have been accused of academic misconduct that I did not commit. They are deducting 10% of my grade for this.
The form they sent me states "You cannot appeal the decision that an offence of academic misconduct has occured" So i am just being charged with something I didn't do?
The scenario that they have conjured up and are accusing me of is not realistic at all and I don't know how the accusation wasn't thrown out. They think I cheated because I happened to use the same syntax as someone else for just one section of a question.
They never said in the assignment brief I wasn't allowed to use methods found in the documentation of the software they told us to use yet they are using that against me in the allegation.
I am extremely worried about this can somebody give me some advice please.
The form they sent me states "You cannot appeal the decision that an offence of academic misconduct has occured" So i am just being charged with something I didn't do?
The scenario that they have conjured up and are accusing me of is not realistic at all and I don't know how the accusation wasn't thrown out. They think I cheated because I happened to use the same syntax as someone else for just one section of a question.
They never said in the assignment brief I wasn't allowed to use methods found in the documentation of the software they told us to use yet they are using that against me in the allegation.
I am extremely worried about this can somebody give me some advice please.
Hi there,
We just wanted to follow up and see how you’re doing now? We understand that this situation must be really difficult and worrying, and we’re so sorry you’re going through it. Please remember there's plenty of support available to help you navigate everything 😊
If you haven’t already, we’d encourage you to reach out to Student Services or the Students’ Union Advice Team: https://www.su.rhul.ac.uk/advice/academic/misconduct/. They’re experienced in handling these kinds of cases and can talk you through the process, explain your options, and offer guidance on any next steps or appeals. It might also be useful to take another look at the Academic Misconduct Policy on the university website, so you can feel confident about your rights and what to expect moving forward.
If you’d like to connect with current students for a friendly chat or to hear more about life at Royal Holloway, you can do so here. Sometimes it can help to talk things through with someone who really understands what you’re going through.
We just want to reassure you that our community is here for you, and you can always reach out to us here if you need any support.
Best wishes,
Royal Holloway, University of London Official Rep
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