Can the Age-Old Plagiarism Problem be Resolved?
AWARENESS PREVENTION DETECTION The introduction of the Internet has bred a huge information exchange; unfortunately all of it is not with honest intention. Indeed, this very ease of information accessibility has a direct correlation to the dramatic rise in plagiarism. Or does it? It is possible that, in fact, the Internet has merely helped to expose the incidence of plagiarism through its ever-advancing technology. Either way the Internet is now not only a part of the problem; it is a part of the solution as well. Below are tactics for deterring and detecting plagiarism on all scales. Through raising awareness, establishing preventive measures and educating others about detection methods, plagiarism can undeniably be curbed. STRATEGIES OF AWARENESS (6) • Educate yourself about plagiarism. • First understand why students cheat. Students are most tempted to cheat when they have planned poorly and run out of time near the due date for a paper. Try to avoid these situations by structuring
