OBU Period 32 results

Damn, I am so afraid of seeing my result on result day. 50/50 for me.

Those who should be quaking in their boots are the students who didn’t do all of their work themselves (including spreadsheets and presentation slides). OBU is having the biggest crackdown ever on mentors who provide so called ‘samples’ and templates to use as these are in direct contravention of the University’s Academic Conduct rules. They are,also looking at fictitious work as they believe in some countries some mentors are engaging in inventing companies and facts (for topics 6, 13 and 18 for example) and producing bogus questionnaires.

The team to examine suspicious RAPs has been increased including use of a forensic investigator who analyses files for similarities. Even students who were previously passed can be investigated and stripped of the degree. This apparently is partly the result of the UK Government’s Department of Education putting pressure on all UK universities to put greater efforts into investigating and punishing plagiarism and also the belief that mentors in some parts of the world are virtually doing the projects for payment. Anyone caught could find themselves facing the penalty resubmission fee GBP 550 (with proposals to increase this to GBP 600) and notification of the incident to ACCA for further possible investigation. If stripped of the degree at best similar penalties will be imposed.

Even the use of a spreadsheet ‘sample’ can result in an investigation and reduction in grade – someone who was in line for an A for example would have their result deferred, be given a fail and possibly incur the penalty resubmission fee if they then resubmitted. Because of the fail they could only ever then get a C grade pass on resubmission.

However everyone who has done their work themselves need not be concerned. Even if deferred you should be cleared if you have honestly done the work and not used a sample and you will eventually get the grade the markers awarded it.

Do stop worrying! 🙂 At the very worst you fail and resubmit. (Yeah I know it costs GBP 250 but overall a first fail is not the end of the world!)

Unlike with exams you are told the weaknesses. Some markers will give you some tips on how to approach these areas better so anyone who does fail needs to read the feedback carefully and read my article on How a good Resubmission statement is your key to success

This can be found on our homepage http://www.opentuition.com/OBU

(Along with the OT Ultimatel Guide to Referencing your RAP and an article on what Evaluation means and other useful help)

Please send me your email bro. I want us to talk please! Thanks!