Student Plagiarism: Never-Ending Challenges and Possibilities for Faculty

Area of Science:

• Education
• Academic Integrity
• Pedagogy

Background:

• Student plagiarism is a persistent issue in academic settings.
• Faculty face significant challenges in addressing and preventing plagiarism.
• Existing teaching-learning frameworks offer potential solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To share faculty experiences with student plagiarism.
• To present successful interventions for combating academic dishonesty.
• To explore the application of the human-becoming teaching-learning module in addressing plagiarism.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative exploration of faculty experiences.
• Review of successful pedagogical interventions.
• Application of the human-becoming teaching-learning module framework.

Main Results:

• Faculty report diverse struggles with student plagiarism.
• Specific interventions have proven effective in reducing plagiarism rates.
• The human-becoming module provides a valuable lens for understanding and addressing plagiarism.

Conclusions:

• Addressing student plagiarism requires a multifaceted approach.
• Faculty support and evidence-based interventions are crucial.
• Integrating theoretical frameworks like human-becoming enhances pedagogical strategies for academic integrity.