Introduction
Plagiarism is a serious concern for educators. A great deal of information is available for faculty on how to prevent, detect, and respond to plagiarism, some of which will be summarized here.
Preventing Plagiarism
Strategies for preventing plagiarism can be categorized into four types: educate, inform, motivate students, and redesign assignments and assessments. Detection and responding appropriately can also play a role in mitigating the behavior.
Sources
- Dealing with Plagiarism
Colorado State Writing Across the Curriculum - How Can I Prevent Plagiarism?
The Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence and Educational Innovation at Carnegie Mellon University - Preventing Student Plagiarism: A Guide for Faculty
University of Cincinnati Libraries - Proactive Steps to Prevent Academic Dishonesty
Northern Illinois University Academic Tutorials - Prioritizing Academic Integrity Among StudentsThis article from Inside Higher Education presents data on college students’ attitudes and behaviors related to cheating. It suggests six academic integrity actions that may help to contain academic dishonesty.