University plagiarism policies aimed at assuring academic integrity provide for increased
vigilance and disciplinary procedures to deal with transgressions. Many policies also …

In the face of increasing evidence of plagiarism in higher education the maintenance of
educational integrity relies on the capacity of universities to strengthen their systems for …

The widespread perception that plagiarism is a growing problem in tertiary institutions is
supported by some large-scale research studies and, indeed, by the attention the topic is …

While student difficulty with academic referencing is not new, it is apparent that many tertiary
students are not skilled in following referencing conventions, are confused about what does …

Research has established that the term plagiarism is open to different interpretations,
resulting in confusion among students and staff alike. University policy on academic …

Concern about plagiarism and academic dishonesty among international students studying
in Western institutions has emerged in the academic literature. Debates about the reasons …

This paper reports on the implementation of academic integrity at an Australian university.
La Trobe University has a well-written policy detailing values and actions to discourage …

Student plagiarism subverts the system of course evaluation, debases qualifications and
offends against academic integrity. Research findings from the USA and the UK indicate the …

University College Northampton (UCN) provides undergraduate and postgraduate courses
in a wide range of subjects. In the past, instances of plagiarism were considered rare and …

The concern in Australian universities about the prevalence of plagiarism has led to the
development of policies about academic integrity and in turn focused attention on the need …