Academic integrity at Metavision means learning with honesty, awareness, and respect — the foundation of conscious practice.
Our Academic Integrity Policy outlines the importance of honesty, fairness, and proper acknowledgement of sources in all academic work. As a higher education provider, we hold ourselves — and our students — to high standards of ethical conduct.
But integrity in learning goes beyond avoiding misconduct. It’s about engaging with your studies in a conscious, respectful, and responsible way — acknowledging the ideas and contributions of others, and approaching every aspect of your work with authenticity, care, and integrity.
At Metavision, academic integrity includes acknowledging and respecting the ideas and contributions of others. Plagiarism — the act of presenting someone else’s work, ideas, or words as your own without proper acknowledgement — is a serious breach of academic integrity.
Plagiarism can occur both intentionally and unintentionally, which is why we encourage awareness and care in all aspects of academic writing and referencing.
Examples include:
Direct copying: Using the exact words of an author without quotation marks and correct citation.
Paraphrasing without attribution: Restating another person’s ideas in your own words without acknowledging the source.
Mosaic plagiarism (or scaffolding): Piecing together phrases or structures from multiple sources without citation.
Copying from peers: Submitting work wholly or partly copied from another student, with or without their permission.
Using institutional materials: Reproducing sentences or sections from course materials (e.g. unit guides, lecture slides, or readings) without reference.
Self-plagiarism: Reusing your own previously submitted work for another assessment without prior approval.
Fabricating or misrepresenting references: Listing sources you haven’t consulted or altering citations.
Submitting non-original work: Handing in assignments created by another person, purchased through a third-party service, or produced using unauthorised tools (including generative AI), unless explicitly permitted and correctly cited.
Facilitating plagiarism: Assisting another student to plagiarise by sharing or allowing use of your work.
At Metavision, we view plagiarism not only as a breach of academic ethics but also as a lost opportunity for genuine learning and growth.
We encourage you to develop your own voice, engage deeply with your sources, and demonstrate integrity through accurate citation and reflective scholarship.
For further details, please refer to the Academic Integrity Policy.
Honouring the ideas and contributions of others through clear and ethical scholarship.
All students are required to use the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th edition referencing style throughout their course.
This ensures consistency, clarity, and respectful acknowledgement of the intellectual contributions that inform your work.
Familiarity with APA style is an essential skill for producing credible, professional writing. We encourage you to explore the official APA Style website and take advantage of the free tutorials, instructional videos, and blog posts to strengthen your understanding.
Start early: Give yourself time for thoughtful reading, reflection, and accurate referencing.
Manage your study load: Plan a realistic schedule to avoid rushed work or accidental citation errors.
Establish weekly study habits: Dedicate regular time to reading, note-taking, and drafting assignments.
Use your own words: Paraphrase key concepts while developing your understanding and voice.
Practice effective paraphrasing: Ensure that reworded content genuinely reflects your interpretation and still cites the source.
Summarise and synthesise: Integrate ideas into your own frameworks, identifying key themes or contrasting perspectives.
Keep a glossary: Record important terms and definitions, referencing original authors where appropriate.
Think critically: Reflect on readings, compare viewpoints, and form your own insights supported by evidence.
Edit thoroughly: Review your work carefully — a printed copy can help catch missing citations or formatting errors.
Cite accurately:
Include page numbers for direct quotes.
Ensure every in-text citation matches a full reference list entry.
Follow APA conventions for author order, publication date, and formatting.
By mastering referencing early, you not only uphold the highest standards of academic integrity — you also engage more deeply with the learning process, cultivating intellectual clarity, respect, and professionalism that will carry into your future practice.
Upholding honesty, trust, and respect in all aspects of learning.
At Metavision Institute, academic integrity is central to our values of honesty, trust, and respect.
All students are expected to uphold these principles in their study, assessment, and professional practice.
Academic misconduct undermines the integrity of education and the learning process. It may result in disciplinary action under Metavision’s Academic Integrity Policy.
The following are examples of conduct that constitutes a breach of academic integrity:
Outsourcing assessment tasks to a third party, whether paid or unpaid.
This includes purchasing or commissioning work from essay mills, tutors, or online services.
Using AI tools (such as ChatGPT or similar) to produce assessment content is not permitted unless explicitly authorised by your Course Coordinator.
When permitted, all AI-generated content must be properly acknowledged and cited according to academic standards.
Submitting AI-generated material as your own without acknowledgement or permission constitutes plagiarism and/or fraud.
Intentionally falsifying or inventing data, information, or references.
Misrepresenting individual contributions in group work.
Misquoting, misrepresenting, or taking source material out of context.
Presenting another person’s words, ideas, structure, or findings as your own without proper acknowledgement is a serious breach of academic integrity.
This includes:
Copying, citing, or paraphrasing without accurate attribution.
Using the structure or key ideas of another’s work without reference.
Submitting work that is not wholly your own.
Fabricating or providing incorrect references.
Assisting another student to plagiarise.
Self-plagiarism: Reusing your own previously assessed work without explicit permission.
Any action that unfairly prevents another student from accessing resources or completing their work — such as tampering with materials, restricting access, or disrupting the learning environment.
Sharing institutional materials (lecture notes, slides, recordings, or assignments) with unauthorised third parties.
Uploading Metavision content to public or paid platforms without permission.
Using, reproducing, or distributing copyrighted materials without authorisation or correct attribution breaches both academic and legal standards.
Any other dishonest or improper behaviour related to assessment or examinations, including:
Obtaining assessment information improperly.
Using unapproved resources during exams.
Engaging in any conduct intended to gain unfair academic advantage.
For full details, please refer to the Academic Integrity Policy.
Ensuring fairness, accountability, and opportunities for learning.
When responding to instances of academic misconduct, Metavision Institute considers several factors — including whether the misconduct was intentional, the student’s stage of study, and any previous breaches of academic integrity.
Our approach is guided by fairness, proportionality, and a commitment to supporting learning wherever possible.
Depending on the nature and severity of the misconduct, one or more of the following penalties may apply:
A requirement to resubmit the assessment task with appropriate revisions (for a first or minor offence).
A reduction in marks for the affected assessment.
A requirement to complete an alternative assignment.
A fail grade for the assessment task.
A fail grade for the unit, with the option to re-enrol at a later date.
A probation period, requiring regular check-ins with the Course Coordinator.
A referral to academic support services for skill development.
Exclusion from the course with or without the option to re-enrol in future.
Withdrawal of an award, in cases where misconduct is identified after completion.
All students are entitled to appeal any academic misconduct decision or penalty in accordance with the Grievance, Complaints and Appeals (Academic) Policy.
Upholding respect, confidentiality, and integrity in learning and practice.
Students enrolled in Metavision Institute’s postgraduate courses are expected to follow the PACFA Code of Ethics and maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive and personal information shared during on-campus workshops, online discussions, experiential exercises, and placements.
As part of the learning process, students may appropriately reference personal or sensitive material within class discussions, assessments, or supervision — provided it is done sensitively, respectfully, and in a way that protects the individual’s identity.
Metavision students are expected to:
Respect and uphold the inherent worth, dignity, and humanity of all staff, peers, and clients.
Recognise and honour diversity, actively opposing discrimination and oppressive behaviour.
Protect privacy and maintain confidentiality regarding all personal or sensitive information obtained during the course and beyond its completion.
Creating a respectful, inclusive, and safe learning community.
The Student Code of Conduct (available in the Policy Library) outlines Metavision Institute’s expectations for respectful behaviour and professional standards.
Students are expected to maintain high standards of conduct across all learning environments — on campus, online, and in informal interactions with staff and peers.
Metavision is committed to providing a learning environment that is free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and sexual assault.
Such behaviour will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
As members of our learning community, all students share the responsibility for fostering a culture of respect, integrity, and care — values that are at the heart of the Metavision approach.
Ensuring fairness, accountability, and respect within our learning community.
Metavision Institute is committed to upholding a safe, ethical, and respectful environment for all students and staff.
Any allegations of student misconduct will be investigated with procedural fairness, ensuring that all parties are heard and that decisions are made transparently and without bias.
Misconduct may include, but is not limited to:
Behaving dishonestly.
Bullying, harassing, or interfering with other students or staff.
Disrupting the learning of others.
Failing to comply with legal, ethical, or policy requirements.
Damaging, mistreating, or destroying Metavision Institute property, or the property of others.
Fraudulent alteration or destruction of Institute documents or records, or other corrupt actions.
Misconduct while on placement within a host organisation.
Engaging in libellous, defamatory, or otherwise harmful behaviour.
Any other inappropriate or unethical conduct.
Where misconduct is confirmed, penalties may vary depending on the nature and severity of the behaviour. Possible outcomes include:
A formal warning.
Referral to student support services for guidance or remediation.
A probation period, requiring regular meetings with the Dean.
Restitution of property or goods, if appropriate.
Repayment of costs associated with damage to Metavision property.
Exclusion from the course, with an option to re-enrol at a future date.
Expulsion from Metavision Institute.
Reporting of a criminal offence to State Police, where required by law.
Students have the right to appeal any decision related to student misconduct.
This includes both an internal review and an independent external review.
Where an external reviewer makes recommendations, Metavision Institute will implement them in full.
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