Proof-Reading Rules
The University's guidelines about proof-reading are reproduced below.
The University does not offer a proof-reading service to students nor does it recommend the use of any proof-reading services. Proof-reading is the final stage of producing a piece of written work and therefore, whenever possible, the University believes that students should carry out their own proof-reading. Where a student chooses to ask another individual to proof-read their work or engages a proof-reading service to undertake this task they must adhere to the following rules.
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In all cases work submitted by a student must be their own work and any use of a third party proof-reader or proof-reading or editing service must not compromise the authorship of the work submitted. |
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Students should consult their department on its policy with respect to the use of proof-readers for particular programmes and modules and ensure that they adhere to the relevant rules. |
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Students should declare that a proof-reader has been used on submission of their work. |
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Where a proof-reader or proof-reading service is used they may:
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Where a proof-reader or proof-reading service is used they must not:
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Failure to adhere to the above requirements will result in an investigation under the academic dishonesty regulation and appropriate penalties will be applied. |
The University's guidance about proof-reading was approved by Senate in November 2011 on the recommendation of the Academic Policy Committee (September 2011)
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Guidance on Proof-reading (Word)
