Plagiarism Education: Strategies for Instructors
Keywords:
higher education; online learning; plagiarism educationAbstract
Plagiarism among college and university students is a growing
concern. Some researchers feel that plagiarism is an issue that is here to
stay. Several research studies focus on self-reported plagiarism rates. In
these studies, students report on the frequencies of their engagement in
plagiarism behaviours. Although these studies are helpful in determining
plagiarism rates, they are only an initial step. Other research on
plagiarism examines reasons why students plagiarize, and one of the
recurring reasons is that students are unclear regarding what plagiarism
entails and how to avoid it. Research on plagiarism needs to examine
plagiarism education strategies for instructors and their effectiveness.
Students who are educated on plagiarism may plagiarize less. This paper
will share a number of strategies centering on plagiarism education that
educators can use in their classrooms with their students. The activities
suggested can be modified by instructors to fit the needs of their classes.
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