Plagiarism Policy 2023/2024
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VERSION CONTROL VERSION
AUTHOR
DATE
COMMENTS
1.0
Ibrahim Jogee
08/2022 Implemented Policy
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Ibrahim Jogee & Holly Street
09/2023 Annual review and minor updates.
Version control is to be employed for any amendments to the content which result in substantive changes to the meaning, intent or outcome of the policy or process described within and must be approved by the Executive Committee. Spelling mistakes or other typographical errors are not required to be subject to Version Control.
POLICY OWNER POLICY OWNER
ACCOUNTABLE EXECUTIVE
National Quality Manager / Head of Quality
Group Director of Operations
APPROVAL CONTROL Approval of this Policy and subsequent amendments is by the Board DATE APPROVED APPROVED REQUIRED BY 06/10/2022 Kate Lou 07/09/2023 Policy Governance Board
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CONTENTS
Table of Contents SCOPE ............................................................................................................................................................................. 4 DEFINITIONS ..............................................................................................................................................................4 PREVENTING PLAGIARISM ..............................................................................................................................4 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE............................................................................................................................... 5 ADDRESSING PLAGIARISM.............................................................................................................................. 5 RELATED POLICIES & STATEMENTS.......................................................................................................... 5
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SCOPE
This policy covers all SCL Group learners across all provisions. It is important to reference and refer to any guidance provided by the appropriate Awarding Organisation (AO) in the instance of plagiarism. Breaches of this policy will be managed through the Disciplinary Procedure.
DEFINITIONS
Plagiarism is defined as “the presentation of someone else’s work, ideas, opinions, or discoveries, whether published or not, as one’s own”. It is considered unacceptable as authentic evidence for assessment. For accurate assessment of a learner’s knowledge and understanding to occur, it is essential that information presented is created and compiled by the learner themselves.
PREVENTING PLAGIARISM
To avoid plagiarism learners must acknowledge all sources of information that have been used. Learners must use/consider: • Listing all sources (books, magazines, internet) at the end of their work using the Harvard referencing method or similar format. • Seeking advice from SCL delivery staff on how to reference and provide a bibliography. • Quotation marks/referencing marks to credit the original source, including those that are re-written. • Any form of copied information should only be used as an example or illustration of a point made/concept expressed in the text. • The information should be only of a length necessary to provide the relevant illustration or example. • The quotation or reference should provide an opportunity for the learner to demonstrate understanding, through the ability to select relevant secondary data for the illustration or example.
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
SCL Group recognise the potential benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in enhancing the learning experience, however, it is important to maintain the authenticity of learners' work. In certain instances, AI can be employed as a valuable tool to support and augment the learning process. However, it should never be used to generate work on behalf of a learner. The use of AI should be limited to aiding research, providing insights, or assisting with specific tasks, always under the guidance and supervision of educators. Our commitment to academic integrity and the development of genuine skills necessitates that learners actively engage in the learning process and contribute their own knowledge and understanding to their assignments.
ADDRESSING PLAGIARISM
Where plagiarism is spotted for the first time, it should be considered whether this was intentional. In the instance plagiarism may have been accidental (i.e., referencing wasn’t completed) this should be addressed immediately with the learner and the Lead IQA must be informed. The opportunity for resubmission and re-assessment in line with course guidelines should be given on this occasion. Where plagiarism is clear (i.e., word for word, or with one or two words/phrases/the formatting changed and deemed to have been copied) either from material published in the public domain, or fellow learners, will be void for assessment. Such incidents must be followed up in line with the Disciplinary Process. In this instance, the relevant AOs plagiarism policy must be consulted, and their process followed.
RELATED POLICIES & STATEMENTS
• Quality Assurance and Improvement Strategy • IQA Strategy • Malpractice and Maladministration Policy • Appeals Process • Disciplinary Process
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