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Linda Parham
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>>> Peter Gilmartin <[log in to unmask]> 13/04/2010 14:40 >>>
Hi Arthur

We have used SafeAssign a bit over the last year or so and like you I have found some inconsistencies with results. I have a case open with BB support at the moment in fact because we found that it didn't seem to be checking against our institutional database. It did appear to be checking accurately for material plagiarised from internet sources.

If nothing else, we find it helps to demonstrate this to students. Once they know that this kind of checking is possible they are less likely to blatantly plagiarise. We obviously don't tell them about the fact that part of it doesn't seem to work!

BB support didn't come up with any immediate answer and the case is still open, delayed a bit by various people having been on holiday over Easter. I'll let you know if anything comes of it.

Best regards

Peter Gilmartin
Dundee College
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