There's quite lot on plagiarism and International Students. There are
cultural differences in respect of what we term plagiarism but other
cultures just consider being courteous to the expertise of the original
author. Language issues and difficulties also an issue, similar to a
dyslexic student in many ways. Addressing the issue comes down, as is
often the case, to good teaching practices. Students need to be told /
taught what constitutes plagiarism and how to avoid it. Mature students
who have been out of education for many years would also need to know as
well.
Bryan Jones,
Manager, Disability Support Services
& North London Regional Access Centre,
Middlesex University
Tel: 020 8411 5366
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of A Velarde
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 9:50 AM
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Subject: Dyslexia and Plagiarism
Dear Colleagues. I am recently be asked to comment about a case of what
appears to be unintended aplagiarism committed by a dyslexic student.
Would you know of any study about the above subject in HE? Would you, in
your professional expierience, consider that dyslexic people are at more
risk of plagiarims because of dyslexia than non disabled people? Best
regards, Andy Velarde
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