Get Help Dealing with Plagiarism

The University Library understands the challenges faculty and instructors face in dealing with the issue of plagiarism. While plagiarism is not a new problem, access to Web-based sources makes copying information and purchasing pre-written papers easy for students. Some studies have reported that plagiarism may be committed by as many as 75% of undergraduates, however, only 25% of students admit to plagiarizing. This discrepancy can be partially attributed to the fact that many students are not aware of what constitutes plagiarism. In a recent study published in Psychological Record, 65% of students were unable to detect plagiarism when presented with original and paraphrased text (Roig, M. (1997). Can undergraduate students determine whether text has been plagiarized? Psychological Record, 47, 113-122). For more detailed statistics on cheating in high schools and colleges, see the Center for Academic Integrity web site. If you suspect plagiarism, we encourage you to contact a librarian for help in determining if your suspicions are founded.

Contents:

• Preventing Plagiarism


• Detecting Plagiarism


• Papers Available Online


• Recommended Readings & Resources

This guide was adapted and used with permission of The General Libraries, The University of Texas at Austin.