What is the HSC: All My Own Work program?

The HSC: All My Own Work program is a short course designed to help Higher School Certificate students follow the principles and practices of good scholarship. It helps students understand and value ethical practices when finding and using information as part of their HSC studies. From 2008 students must complete the program to be eligible for their HSC.

How do I know if I've completed the HSC: All My Own Work program?

Your school is responsible for teaching the program - talk with your year adviser if you're unsure you have met the course requirements.

What is the student certification declaration?

You are required to certify that any submitted work is your own. Your class teacher and principal must also certify that the work has been done under your teacher's supervision. If they cannot do so, you may not be awarded marks for the work.

What are a student's responsibilities for school assessment tasks?

You are expected to complete the tasks that are part of the assessment program and you should ensure that you have a copy of your school's assessment program for each course.

All work presented in an assessment task must be your own, whether it is an examination or an assignment. Malpractice (cheating) or plagiarism (claiming someone else's ideas or work as your own) could lead to your receiving zero marks for the task. Find out more by reading HSC Assessments and Submitted Works - Advice to Students on the Board's website at www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/manuals/pdf_doc/hsc_assess_advice_student.pdf

What is Honesty in Assessment - the Standard?

This standard sets out the Board of Studies NSW requirements concerning students submitting their own work in HSC assessment. Candidates for the Higher School Certificate, as well as their teachers and others who may guide them, are required to comply with the standard. It can be viewed at www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/hsc_assessment_policies/honesty.html