Dear Listmembers,
In a recent discussion forum it was suggested that one of the problems
surrounding the issue of plagiarism in Universities and Colleges was that
everyone wanted to know how everyone else was affected by plagiarism and how
they were tackling the issue, before anyone was willing to admit to having a
problem themselves. The spectre of league tables was proposed as one of the
reasons for this apparent shyness. At the Plagiarism Advisory Service we are
naturally keen to help Universities and Colleges in their endeavours to
prevent and detect plagiarism but this is obviously made more difficult if
there is a widespread reticence about the issue in the first place.
I would be interest to know if list members think that this is a fair
reflection of the current situation, and if it is what can we do about it?
Or indeed, should we do anything about it?
Regards
Fiona Duggan
Plagiarism Advisory Service Manager
Information Management Research Institute
Room 122 Lipman Building
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8ST
e-mail: [log in to unmask]
Tel: 0191 243 7410
The Plagiarism Advisory Service offers general guidance only on issues
relevant to plagiarism prevention and detection. Such guidance does not
constitute definitive or legal advice and should not be regarded as a
substitute therefor. In particular guidance given by the Service will not
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suffered by persons who consult the Service whether or not such loss is
suffered directly or indirectly as a result of reliance placed on guidance
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