Academic Misconduct

When you submit your work, you are agreeing to the following statements:

  • This work is my own or my group’s work and all the sources consulted have been appropriately acknowledged.
  • I recognise that it is my responsibility to check that I have submitted the correct file(s).
  • I am aware of the LJMU policy regarding all forms of academic misconduct.
  • My work has been produced in accordance with instructions on the use of GenAI (generative AI) provided in the assessment brief for this assignment.

Where the use of GenAI is permitted, I confirm that:

  • I have not used GenAI to gain an unfair advantage in this assessment and confirm that this work is my own.
  • I understand the risks and limitations associated with GenAI, including bias, inaccuracy, inappropriate content and ethical issues
  • I have not submitted any personally identifiable information to a GenAI tool.
  • I confirm that no part of this assessment copies GenAI output without acknowledgement.
  • I confirm that I am fit to attempt this assessment.

Academic Misconduct Policies

For information relating to LJMU’s Academic Misconduct policies please follow the links and download the documents listed below.

Academic Misconduct Policy (Word, 144KB)

Academic Misconduct Panel Proforma 1 Notification of AMP (Word, 57KB)

Presenting Officers statement (Word, 64KB)

Academic Misconduct Panel Protocol (PDF, 229KB)

Definition of a Friend and Representative in Student Governance Procedures (Word, 51.4KB)

Student Appeals Information and Guidance (Word, 49.7KB)

Reasonable Adjustments in Student Governance Procedures (Word, 139KB)

Academic Appeals and Academic Misconduct appeals form - MyLJMU portal

Student Appeal against Exclusion or Expulsion Procedure (Word, 109KB)

Protocols for Academic Misconduct Panel (AMP) hearings when University buildings are closed during the coronavirus pandemic (PDF, 229KB)

Cheating and Collusion (PDF, 124KB)