Legal disclaimer: This is an English translation of our Arabic Academic Integrity Policy, intended for informational purposes only. In any conflict of interpretation, the Arabic version is the legally binding reference under the laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
NeLC standard: Learning & Assessment

Academic Integrity Policy

Authentic learning begins with honesty. This policy preserves the value of certificates for every learner — and protects the diligent.

Last updated: 1 Ramadan 1447 AH — 27 April 2026 Version: 1.0 Reference: NeLC standards for assessment and quality assurance

1. Our core values

The learning experience at Mashro Alomr is grounded in five non-negotiable values:

  • Honesty: your work represents your true effort.
  • Integrity: ideas and sources are credited to those who deserve credit.
  • Respect: for the effort of peers and instructors.
  • Responsibility: reporting any violation you observe.
  • Fairness: a cheater should never be rewarded at the expense of someone earnest.

2. Scope

This policy applies to all assessment elements on the Platform, including:

  • Short quizzes embedded in courses.
  • Capstone projects.
  • Assignments and milestone tasks.
  • Peer reviews.
  • Final examinations for certificate issuance.
  • Participation in discussions and forums.

3. Academic violations

A. Plagiarism

Submitting another person's work as your own, including:

  • Verbatim copying without quotation and attribution.
  • Paraphrasing without crediting the source.
  • Submitting a peer's project, or an off-the-shelf project from the internet.
  • Self-plagiarism: re-using your previous work without disclosure.

B. Assessment cheating

  • Looking at others' answers during examinations.
  • Exchanging answers during an examination.
  • Using prohibited resources during a closed-resource examination.
  • Circumventing the proctoring system.

C. Identity violations

  • Allowing another person to complete the course on your behalf.
  • Hiring someone to complete your tasks or projects (contract cheating).
  • Registering with falsified credentials.

D. Fraud

  • Altering certificate data or the verification code.
  • Fabricating results or sources that were never produced or used.
  • Forging credential documents (for instructors and mentors).

4. Use of artificial intelligence

AI is a powerful learning tool — but its use is governed by the following:

  • Permitted: using it as a tutor (explanations, language editing, idea generation), provided the final output is your own work.
  • Permitted with disclosure: generating part of the content, provided you state this explicitly in the project and explain what was added by you.
  • Prohibited: submitting fully AI-generated output as your own without disclosure.
  • Prohibited: using AI in an examination where it is explicitly forbidden.

Every capstone project includes a "Tools disclosure" section — fill it in honestly.

5. Citation and attribution

When drawing on external sources, follow one of two methods:

  • Direct quotation: place the text in quotation marks "..." with the source and page reference.
  • Paraphrase: express the idea in your own words and credit the source.

We prefer a brief APA style, or simply citing the source name and link in the appendix.

6. Detection and verification

We employ several means to ensure integrity:

  • Text-similarity tools for written projects.
  • AI-generated content detection tools.
  • Pattern analysis on examination responses (timing, sequence, similarity).
  • Visual proctoring during final exams (with prior consent).
  • Brief oral interviews when suspicions arise (a quick verification of the project).

7. Investigation procedures

When a suspicion is raised:

  1. Notice: the learner is notified within 7 days of the nature of the suspicion and the evidence.
  2. Response: the learner has 7 days to submit their response and any supporting evidence.
  3. Review: a three-member committee (course instructor, quality officer, neutral member) examines the case.
  4. Decision: issued within 14 days, communicated in writing with reasoning.
  5. Confidentiality: all details are kept confidential and not shared outside the committee.

8. Sanctions

Vary by severity and recurrence:

  • First minor violation: warning + reassignment.
  • Moderate violation: zero on the task + final written warning.
  • Severe violation (identity / fraud): withdrawal from the course + no refund.
  • Repeat offence: permanent ban + revocation of prior certificates and verification codes.
  • Credential forgery (instructors): contract termination + reporting to competent authorities where applicable.

9. Right of appeal

  • You have the right to appeal the decision within 15 days of receiving notice.
  • Appeals are submitted to integrity@mashroalomr.com with any additional supporting documents.
  • An appeals committee — separate from the original decision committee — is convened.
  • The final decision is issued within 21 days and is binding.

10. Instructor and mentor responsibilities

  • Designing assessments that are difficult to cheat (capstone projects, open-ended questions).
  • Clarifying what is permitted and prohibited in each assessment.
  • Varying examination versions and the order of questions.
  • Promptly reporting any suspicion through the system.
  • Providing CVs and credentials submitted in good faith.

11. Reporting and contact

If you observe a violation, contact us — reports are treated in strict confidence: