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The problem of plagiarism.

Sherill Nones Cronin1

  • 1Bellarmine University, Donna and Allan Lansing School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Louisville, KY40205, USA. scronin@bellarmine.edu

Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing : DCCN
|November 26, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Plagiarism is rising in nursing due to publication pressures and busy lives. This article offers practical strategies to prevent academic dishonesty and ensure integrity in nursing scholarship.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Academic Integrity
  • Scholarly Communication

Background:

  • The nursing profession faces a growing challenge with increased instances of plagiarism.
  • Academic and professional writing are essential in nursing, yet contribute to this issue.
  • Factors such as high publication demands and time constraints exacerbate the risk of plagiarism.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the rising problem of plagiarism within the nursing profession.
  • To provide actionable guidance for nurses to avoid plagiarism in their academic and professional work.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on plagiarism in nursing.
  • Analysis of contributing factors to plagiarism.
  • Development of practical avoidance strategies.

Main Results:

  • Plagiarism is an increasing concern in nursing scholarship.
  • Both inadvertent and intentional plagiarism occur.
  • Time constraints and publication pressure are significant contributors.

Conclusions:

  • Nurses must be aware of plagiarism risks.
  • Implementing preventative strategies is crucial for maintaining academic and professional integrity.
  • Guidance is provided to help nurses avoid plagiarism in their writing.

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