ansie minnaar dishonesty ppp_15_june 2012_final
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A framework for addressingdishonesty in ODL
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Outline1. Why a framework for controlling dishonesty
in ODL?2. The presentation of dishonesty3. Definitions4. Reasons for dishonesty5. Opportunities for dishonesty6. Paper mills7. Plagiarism detection tools8. Framework for controlling dishonesty in
ODL 9. Conclusion
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“Plagiarism is not new and has been a problem that has
plagued higher education and other institutions for years...”
(Bloodgood, Turnley and Mudrack 2010).
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Dishonesty can only be addressed, not stopped
entirely
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Dishonesty most often presents itself in five ways:
1. Students paraphrase a source without citing the source2. Students submit work that appears to be paraphrased and contain
references, but in fact it was copied word for word from the original source
3. Students present work as their own, without including any citations in the text
4. Students submit work that was done by another student Cheating is rampant in academia
Students openly admit their dishonesty and, in some cases, even boast about how easy it is
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Definition of plagiarism
From the Latin origins we know that plagiarism has criminal connotations.
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What are the reasons for dishonesty?
Changes of subjective norms The student ability indicators Students’ academic beliefs Students with higher expectations of success are more likely to cheat than students with lower expectations Students who see themselves as being on the edge of failure Impoverished students who study under poor conditions are more likely to cheat Extracurricular activities (such as partying) (Whitley 1998: 235)
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Opportunities for dishonesty
“The range of dishonest academic practice is limited only by student’s ability to use technology creatively”
(Underwood and Szabo 2003: 470)
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• http://www.schoolsucks.com • http://www.cheatinghouse.com• http://www.collegetermpapers.com Is a free site• “The Evil House of Cheat” http://www.cheathouse.com claims more than a million hits • Papers are also sold to students at “A1termpaper” with reported sales of 1 000– 2 000 papers in the first year after going online.
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Essaysfree.com, BigNerds.com OPPapers.com AcademicTermpapers.com, which charges $7 per page Paperstore.net for $10 per page A1termpaper.com (aka 1-800-termpaper.com). This site is
selling papers that were mostly written during the 1970s and which are rather pricy at $62
Students could also buy custom-made papers written to their specification at PaperMasters.com, from between $17
to $20 per page, or a custom paper at $71
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Plagiarism Detection Tools
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The Plagiarism Resource Centre at the University of Virginia: http://plagiarism.phys.virginia.eduEVE2 Plagiarism detection programme at http://www.canexus.comGlatt Plagiarism services at http://www.plagiarism.comiThenticate at Http://www.ithenticate.com or http://www.plagiarism.orgLexis-Nexis CopyGuard at http://www.lexisnexis.com/copyguardMyDropBox Assignment Suite™ (for Blackboard)Plagiarism-Finder at http://www.m4-software.com Wcopyfind 2.6 at http:www.plagiarism.phys.virginia.eduhttp://www.canexus.comhttp://www.catchitfirst.comhttp://www.copycatchgold.comhttp://www.integriguad.comhttp://www.turnitin.comEliminating Plagiarism: http://www.ku.edu/~writing/instructors/classes.htmlElectronic Plagiarism Seminar: http://www.lemoyne.edu/library/plagirism.htm
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High School
dishonesty
Addressing of
dishonesty in Higher
Education
Decline in workplace
fraud
1. Define dishonesty in academia 2. Ensure ethical principles are permeated in courses
3. Academic integrity policies 4. Assignment modification 5. Curriculum rotation 6. Proctored exams 7. Teaching assistants 8. Biometrics9. Plagiarism tools
Changes Subjective
norms
Changes attitude towards dishonesty
behaviour
Changes moral
obligations
Opportunities for dishonesty
Informs theintention to cheat
Safeguard against dishonesty in ODL
Framework for addressing dishonesty in ODL
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Deterrents for addressing dishonestyThe literature is vague about deterrents for dishonesty
Deterrents are not officially implemented for dishonesty in formative assessment ??• Penalties such as reducing the grade for the piece of work or
zero• Policing?• No marks• Reprimand• Disciplinary actions• Fines• Suspension• Cancellation of enrollment• Review panel to impose penalties
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