PLASIARISM IN HIGHER EDUCATION: CAUSES, CONSEQUENCES, AND PREVENTION
Keywords:
higher education, plagiarism, academic integrity, citation, copyright, paraphrase.Abstract
This research investigates the growing presence of
plagiarism in high education institutions and examines some of the
underlying causes that have contributed to this issue. It will also identify
some of the negative consequences associated with plagiarism as it pertains
to the academic integrity of scholars within higher education institutions.
Numerous validated sources/analyses and comparative techniques are
utilized within this study to fully evaluate the both the contemporary and
digital forms of the plagiarism problem. Ultimately, the results of this study
indicate that lack of time and poor knowledge of citation rules are two key
reasons that have contributed to the increase of plagiarism within higher
education context for students. Finally, the results of this research will
provide recommendations for preventing and/or ensuring the academic
integrity of students and preventing future occurrences of academic
dishonesty.
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