Record the confirmed misconduct category, rationale, points, and appeal type. Decision details populate the student decision letter.

Steps

1. Open Finalise Decision.
2. Select the confirmed category of misconduct (may match or differ from the suspected category).
3. Enter confidential summary of Courageous Conversation (this is not shared with the student).

3. Enter the reason for your decision in clear terms (this text is automatically added to the decision letter).
4. Using Appendix 1 (Outcomes for Student Breach of Academic Integrity), enter points for:

• Misconduct type (e.g., unauthorised use of AI)
• Level of student experience
• Previous breaches
• Intention to hide the breach (if applicable)

5. Calculate the Total points and enter the value in the Total points field (manual total).
6. Set Appeal type (typically Decision at the Courageous Conversation).
7. Click Save & Add Outcome to proceed to outcome entry.

Note: If you accidentally click Submit here, you must still add an outcome and send a decision letter before the case can be closed.