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 Dr. Don McCabe's research page, part of Duke University's 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.