Many students start university believing the most important rules relate only to exams and academic dishonesty. In practice, many serious issues arise from everyday rules students break without knowing they exist.

These rules are rarely explained clearly. Instead, they form part of the university’s academic culture, which students are expected to understand over time.

Plagiarism goes beyond copying

Plagiarism is not limited to copying text. It can also include:

• paraphrasing without proper referencing

• submitting work that is too similar to peers

• incorrect citation formats

• reusing previous assignments

Most of these mistakes are unintentional.

Group work carries collective responsibility

In group assignments, every member shares responsibility. One person’s mistake can affect the entire group, which often surprises students.

Academic communication follows unspoken rules

Emails to lecturers are expected to follow academic etiquette. Messages that are too informal, unclear, or demanding can be misinterpreted, even when intentions are good.

Attendance and participation still matter

Even when lectures appear optional, seminar participation, punctuality, and deadlines often influence academic outcomes more than students expect.

Most rule violations occur due to lack of awareness, not negligence.

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