FAQ
All document are published on the Academic Integrity Policy Page. You will find direct links to the documents at the top of the page. The procedures and forms are listed in numerical order further down on the page.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| I want to teach my class group about the importance of referencing in assessment. Where can I find resources on this? | KCETB have created a number of resources to help staff support learners with referencing. These are published on the Academic Integrity – Referencing webpage. |
| A module I deliver has been selected for Academic integrity Monitoring. Where can I find information on how to do this? | Modules are selected annually for review. this can also happen as part of a quality or programme review. There is a procedure for this with more information. |
| I have observed plagiarism in assessment material submitted to me but I am not sure how serious it is. How can I check? | The best thing to do is to consult the Plagiarism Spectrum. This will help to categorise the level of plagiarism and provide guidance when reporting the allegation. |
| I suspect that assessment malpractice has occurred and I am not sure what to do. Where can I find more guidance on this? | There is a detailed procedure on how to report assessment malpractice. The level of assessment malpractice will determine what the next steps are. |
| I have detected assessment Malpractice but I am not sure what to say to the learner? | Confronting learners with allegations of assessment malpractice can be challenging. There is a procedure that provides guidance on this. |
| I have reported assessment malpractice allegation. What happens next? | Depending on the category, this may be handled in the centre. More serious allegations are referred to QA. The Academic Integrity Committee may also be involved. All investigations are conducted as outlined in the procedure. |
| A learner in my class group wants to appeal an assessment malpractice allegation. What should I do? | Learners can appeal when allegations of assessment malpractice have been deemed ‘substantiated’. There is a procedure for this with more information. |
| I want to learn more about Academic Integrity at KCETB and what resources are available. | You can find links to relevant pages below. |
I want to find information on Academic Integrity Policy and Procedures:
KCETB staff should be familiar with the contents of the Academic Integrity Policy and the associated procedures.
These are published on the policies webpage.
I want to find information on resources that are available:
KCETB staff should be familiar with the many resources that are available internally and externally. This includes supports for referencing.
These are published on the KCETB resources and publications webpages.