How to avoid academic misconduct in your exams and assessments
Tuesday 11-04-2023 - 11:00
By Josh Freestone, UG Academic Officer
Using quotes and sources in your exams is a great way for you to solidify your argument and show how well you’ve understood a topic. Even though you’re in an exam, you still need to reference where you got your information. As part of the Revise Wise campaign, we’ve pulled together some tips to help get you prepared for when the exam period rolls round.
Reference as you go (where appropriate)
If you’ve found a quote or an idea you think will be useful in your exam when you’re revising, make sure you make a note of it and include a reference in your revision notes, so that you can learn the quote with the reference.
Check your department’s referencing guide
Do you know your Harvard from your MHRA? Different departments may use different referencing systems, so check in your module handbook , or ask your department office if you’re not sure which style to use.
Check your work
It might seem obvious, but if it’s a direct quote, make sure it’s in quotation marks; otherwise, paraphrase it but still cite the reference. Check that each source has a reference, and that you’ve met the requirements of your department.
If you want more advice on how to avoid academic misconduct, you can check out these resources from the SU Advice Service or watch the video below:
- Academic Misconduct information from the Advice Service
- Study Surgery: Spotlight on Plagiarism webinar from the Advice Service
And finally, good luck with your revision! You can check out more Revise Wise content here.
