The Worried Student's Guide to Dealing with Academic Misconduct Allegations

Everything you need to know to deal effectively with allegations of academic misconduct or malpractice

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If you have been accused of academic misconduct by your university, this is the course for you. It covers all aspects of the process, from initial steps to an appeal. It distills in 6 short videos the experiences of several hundred students who have been in the same situation as you are, teaching you what works and what doesn't and identifying the many pitfalls to avoid. Whether it's suspected plagiarism, collusion, buying an essay or other forms of malpractice, allegations of academic misconduct are serious and stressful. They can damage a student's degree and affect future employment prospects. It is crucial for students accused of misconduct to learn how to handle them competently and effectively. This unique course teaches students how to achieve this in a step-by-step manner, with practical examples.


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Daniel Sokol
Daniel Sokol

Daniel Sokol, PhD, is an expert in academic misconduct. He was formerly a Lecturer and Honorary Senior Lecturer at various universities in the UK and now practises as a lawyer specialising in higher education law. In 2011, he founded Alpha Academic Appeals, an organisation helping students accused of academic misconduct.


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  The Worried Student's Guide to Dealing with Academic Misconduct Allegations
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
Why should I do this course?
This course teaches you how to deal effectively with allegations of academic misconduct
How long does the course last?
As students have to respond to allegations of academic misconduct within a short time frame, we have kept the lectures as succinct as possible, packing them full of tips, concrete examples, and helpful content. Students can watch the lectures as often as they want. The total length is approximately 32 minutes.
How quickly will I have access to this course?
You will have immediate access to the course upon payment.

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