
Have you heard of PLATO?
PLATO is an interactive online tutorial on plagiarism and referencing. As you work through PLATO you will be able to discover what plagiarism is and how to avoid it through accurate referencing and good study skills.
Oxford Brookes University Library have alot of information about plagiarism and how to avoid it. PLATO is an interactive online tutorial to guide you through the details.
At the Advice Centre we see a substantial amount of students each year, who have been called for a disciplinary hearing because of suspected plagiarism. many of them do not even realise that they have palgiarised in their work.
PLATO does not take long to go through, but it could save you hours of worry and anxiety while your work is being investigated for plagiarism.
This is some basic information about what to do if things go wrong. If you want to make a complaint or appeal a mark there are important regulations you need to follow. You should read this fact sheet, the relevant regulations and our guides before making an appointment to speak to an adviser.
Student Complaint Procedure Fact Sheets
If there are areas of the University which concern you or about which you wish to complain, this leaflet will tell you how to go about it
Academic Worries
At the Advice Centre we understand how confusing the Undergraduate Modular Programme can be. We can help with the rules and regulations of the modular course and can help you deal with academic problems.
This factsheet will help you understand the regulations regarding 'Honours' and the awards available to you if you don't do a full degree.
This should help you understand the more important regulations about modules and explains how to choose to major/minor.
You are responsible for your programme! This factsheet explains how to stay in control of it.
Progression and Useful Contacts. Have you passed enough modules to progress to the next stage of your degree?
The University has regulations concerning the marking of exams and course work if you are ill or have other personal problem(s) which affect your performance.

Fact sheets if you are thinking of leaving or changing your course:
Temporary Withdrawal
Permanent Withdrawal
Transferring To Another Course
Transferring to Another University
Going Part-time