Suspected Plagiarism Protocol

If you suspect a case of plagiarism, unauthorised AI use, or any other form of academic misconduct:

1. Do not flag the work in Tabula.
   This ensures the student is first contacted by a person (not a system notification). The Director of Teaching and Learning (DoTL) will notify the student once an investigation is initiated.

2. Email the DoTL with:

   • The module name and code

   • The specific assessment (e.g., 3000-word Independent Research Essay)

   • A summary of the concerns

   • A list of evidence, including:

     • Screenshots or side-by-side comparisons with sources

     • Direct links to original sources (not just the Turnitin report)

3. Refer to these key resources:

   • Department Academic Conduct PolicyLink opens in a new window

   • AI Use Indicators – Faculty of ArtsLink opens in a new window