I got a problem with Monash...
Recently, I got notification of Academic Integrity Breach from Monash. Apparently, one of my friend had copied my code on GitHub for an assignment and do nothing to not make it look obvious by just changing function name.
Fast forward, we both got a 2/100. Initially, I got 93/100 for that assignment, I DID IT ALL MYSELF WITHOUT WORKING WITH HIM. He copied my CODE without ever asking me behind my back. Now, I'm gonna fail my subject while the guy will pass because he got higher marks for his assignment 1.
When I told him I got 2/100 for the assignment that he copied from, he don't even feel guilty, just said "Me too."
Due to privacy reason, I'm not revealing the person's name, but I feel the decision to call me colluding with him is unfair and giving me same mark as him as the penalty is absurd.
I've contacted MSA and tried to fill in the Integrity Appeal Form, however, the person that handled the decision does not include the reference number for the Notice of Decision, which is needed for the appeal.
This is absolute BS.