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Plagiarism: understanding and management.

Paul Wicker1

  • 1Edge Hill University, Liverpool.

Journal of Perioperative Practice
|September 18, 2007
PubMed
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Student plagiarism is a global issue, with studies showing high rates of academic dishonesty. Many students believe they will not be caught, contributing to the widespread problem of academic misconduct.

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Area of Science:

  • Education
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Academic plagiarism is a significant global concern impacting educational integrity.
  • Prevalence rates vary, with studies indicating substantial percentages of students engaging in plagiarism.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the widespread nature of academic plagiarism across different educational contexts.
  • To present statistics on student plagiarism rates and perceptions of detection.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing studies and reports on student plagiarism in the US and UK.
  • Analysis of data from educational institutions and plagiarism detection services.

Main Results:

  • US college students: 80% admit to cheating; 36% plagiarize written work.

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  • UK students: 50% copy work or invent data; 25% plagiarize.
  • Low detection rates: 90% of students believe cheaters go undisciplined; lecturers detect plagiarism only 3% of the time.

    • Conclusions:

    • Academic plagiarism is a pervasive problem with high student involvement.
    • The perceived low risk of detection exacerbates the issue of academic dishonesty.