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Student plagiarism and professional practice.

Deborah Kenny1

  • 1Department of Midwifery Studies, University of Central Lancashire, Preston PR1 2HE, United Kingdom. dkenny@uclan.ac.uk

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|April 21, 2006
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Plagiarism is rising among students and academics due to internet access and work-study pressures. Academic institutions must foster integrity to combat this unprofessional practice.

Area of Science:

  • Education
  • Academic Integrity
  • Professional Ethics

Background:

  • The internet provides vast resources but facilitates plagiarism.
  • Increased work-study pressures contribute to academic dishonesty.
  • Plagiarism extends to academics, impacting student role models.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the rise of plagiarism in academic settings.
  • To discuss the link between plagiarism and professionalism, particularly in nursing.
  • To emphasize the need for academic institutions to promote integrity.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on internet accessibility and academic dishonesty.
  • Analysis of plagiarism's impact on professional reputation.
  • Discussion of detection methods and penalty inconsistencies.

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Main Results:

  • Plagiarism is a growing concern facilitated by digital resources.
  • Nursing students and academics engaging in plagiarism damage the profession's reputation.
  • Current detection and penalty systems for plagiarism are often inadequate.

Conclusions:

  • Academic institutions must cultivate a culture of honesty and integrity.
  • Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable and detrimental.
  • Clear policies and consistent enforcement are crucial to uphold academic standards.