#academicmisconduct

The terms “plagiarism” and “academic misconduct” are defined differently across reputable UK universities, with some institutions using them interchangeably. These differing definitions lead to variations in their scopes and recognised types. For this reason, this section discusses both types together rather than separately, with a focus on traditional and emerging forms of misconduct in academic writing through an exhaustive list. Understanding these variations is vital for preventing violations of academic integrity in today’s educational environment.

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1. Direct plagiarism

2. Complete plagiarism

3. Paraphrasing plagiarism or modifying

4. Borrowing/using ideas or concepts

5. Cutting and pasting from the Internet without clear acknowledgement

6. Accidental plagiarism

7. Failure to acknowledge assistance

8. Mosaic plagiarism

9. Source-based plagiarism

10. Inaccurate citation​

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The terms “plagiarism” and “academic misconduct” are defined differently across reputable UK universities, with some institutions using them interchangeably. These differing definitions lead to variations in their scopes and recognised types. For this reason, this section discusses both types together rather than separately, with a focus on traditional and emerging forms of misconduct in academic writing through an exhaustive list. Understanding these variations is vital for preventing violations of academic integrity in today’s educational environment.

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11. Data plagiarism

12. AI misuse or AI plagiarism

13. Manual text modification

14. Automated text modification

15. Self-plagiarism

16. Collusion

17. Contract cheating or ghostwriting

18. Unacceptable proofreading

19. Falsification, fabrication or misrepresentation

20. Any other behaviours or actions that would give you an unfair academic advantage

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