Plagarism - a complex issue requiring a holistic institutional approach

MACDONALD, R. and CARROLL, J. (2006). Plagarism - a complex issue requiring a holistic institutional approach. Assessment and evaluation in higher education, 31 (2), 233-245.

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Abstract

Recent years have seen a growing awareness of the incidence of plagiarism, though the response has largely been to focus on deterrence through detection and punishment. However, student plagiarism is a much more complex issue than suggested by a one-solution response and this paper argues for a more holistic institutional approach that recognises the need for a shared responsibility between the student, staff and institution, supported by external quality agencies. Case studies from three institutions are used to illustrate possible triggers for adopting a holistic approach. The paper presents a checklist for identifying the absence of a holistic approach to dealing with student plagiarism and concludes that a key aspect is to adopt assessment-led solutions which focus on using low stakes, formative (as distinct from high stakes, summative) assessment.

Item Type:	Article
Research Institute, Centre or Group:	Quality Enhancement and Student Success
Identification Number:	10.1080/02602930500262536
Depositing User:	Ann Betterton
Date Deposited:	16 Jan 2009
Last Modified:	09 Dec 2009 18:22
URI:	http://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/221

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