Good Academic Practice Policy

	Good Academic Practice Policy
Document Owner: Office of the Dean
Date of Creation: 1 April 2024Date of Review: 1 May 2024	Members of the Review:John Clark Tom Mallinson Fenella CORRICK
Document Type: Internal Regulations	Contact/Creator: Fenella CORRICK

Purpose of policy

The College of Remote and Offshore Medicine is committed to practising scholarship ethically with honesty and integrity. Faculty and students are all expected to adhere to good academic practice principles.

Definition of Good Academic Practice

Good academic practice comprises behaviours and principles that together support ethical and rigorous academic practice. These include but are not limited to:

1. Honesty: Members of the college are expected to be accurate in the presentation of their work including data, ideas, and contributions of others
2. Originality: Unless explicitly stated otherwise, work should be produced originally by the author, reflecting their own understanding and analysis, avoiding plagiarism or unauthorised collaboration
3. Acknowledging the work of others: All contributions from others should be properly acknowledged or referenced, respecting intellectual property rights by obtaining proper permissions where relevant
4. Professional conduct: Members of the college are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner in all academic settings and to treat peers, students, faculty, and staff with respect and courtesy

Responsibilities of students

All students are responsible for their own conduct and have a responsibility to uphold the principles of good academic practice, including:

1. Taking individual responsibility for their academic work
2. Seeking clarification from faculty if they are uncertain about academic expectations
3. Reporting instances of academic misconduct or unethical behaviour

Responsibilities of faculty

Faculty play a key role in promoting and maintaining good academic practice. Responsibilities include:

1. Acting as role models for ethical behaviour and demonstrating good academic practice for students
2. Providing guidance and resources to help students develop an understanding of good scholarly practice in research and writing, including proper citing and crediting of sources 
3. Addressing instances of academic misconduct in a fair and honest manner in accordance with college procedures

Consequences of Academic Misconduct

Violations of good academic practice will not be tolerated and may result in disciplinary action, including but not limited to:

• Failure of the assignment or examination involved in misconduct
• Lowering of the grade of the assignment, examination or course
• Academic probation
• Academic suspension
• Expulsion from the college

Conclusion

The College of Remote and Offshore Medicine is committed to providing support and resources to all its members to help them to succeed in their academic endeavours while upholding the principles of good academic practice. Any members of the college may consult with faculty or academic advisors for guidance on specific academic issues. 

This policy may be updated as needed to ensure relevance to the evolving needs of the college, incorporating feedback from faculty and students.