Plagiarism: Let’s Talk

Dr. Richard G. Bush

Plagiarism

• Defined as the “reproduction or inclusion of another person’s creative work into one’s own work without providing proper attribution to the original author”

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• Most students understand “gross plagiarism”• A majority of students will admit to having plagiarized• Contributing factors:– Poor time management– Lack of academic preparation– Lack of research writing and citation skills– Information overload

• Culture is not a factor

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• We have talked about…

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NOW WHAT?

After we review all the data and it still looks like plagiarism…

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• The first day of class– Reduce plagiarism by addressing the perceived

tolerance for cheating…others have, I can too– Consistency in policing and addressing plagiarism…

we can’t have different standards– Let the students know (and then use) you will be

using Safeassignment– Adopt and stick with a writing standard (APA is

what business schools use…require it)

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• Know the academic honor code and academic integrity policies of the university

• Use technology to help you detect abuses• In your syllabus prescribe the actions and

punishments if found in violation…and stick to them

• If we are consistent students will perceive these policies as fair and reasonable

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• “…no form of dishonesty among its faculty or students will be tolerated.”– Including plagiarism, bribery, cheating,

misrepresentation, conspiracy, etc.

Link to the Student Honor Code

Questions and DiscussionThank you.