Internet Plagiarism Is Becoming The Root Of Unethical...

Internet plagiarism is becoming the root of unethical behavior amongst students. Educators are finding themselves having to combat instances of cyber cheating and the many ways it can be done. There are many opposing attitudes toward the way educators are handling the matter in schools. There has been media attention, hearings with school boards, and expulsion of students. Educators are now having to create equally savvy tools to try to keep up with the internet and its myriad of ways to cyber cheat. Internet Plagiarism The internet is probably one of the most technological advances known to man. It has created ways to bring the world together through apps and programs, such as Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. The internet has made leaps and bounds in obtaining an education through online resources. There are probably millions, if not, billions of reference and resource materials available to the average student. Thus making the temptation to cheat all the more accessible. Unfortunately, there are some students that have chosen this unethical route. In this paper, we will discuss such topics as Internet plagiarism, school’s response to plagiarism, and using TurnItIn.com to compare student’s work, as a tool for catching plagiarism. How should educators deal with plagiarism? In my opinion, there needs to be a system in place that would require students to submit information prior to writing the paper. Perhaps, they would be required to submit an outline or a placeholderShow MoreRelatedAnnotated Bibliography: Plagiarism39529 Words   |  158 Pagesï » ¿Plagiarism Bibliography Buckwalter, J. A., Wright, T., Mogoanta, L. and Alman, B. (2012), Plagiarism: An assault on the integrity of scientific research. J. Orthop. Res., 30:  1867 1868. Granitz, N. and Loewy, D. (2007). Applying Ethical Theories: Interpreting and Responding to Student Plagiarism. Journal of Business Ethics, 72(3), 293-306. Luke, B. and Kearins, K. (2012), Attribution of words versus attribution of responsibilities: Academic plagiarism and university practice. Vaccine, 30(50):Read MoreLibrary Management204752 Words   |  820 Pages . . . . . . . . . . 310 The Process Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Adams’s Equity Theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 Vroom’s Expectancy Theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312 Behavior Modification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 Goal-Setting Theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 How Should Managers Motivate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . .Read MoreFundamentals of Hrm263904 Words   |  1056 PagesThis online teaching and learning environment integrates the entire digital textbook with the most effective instructor and student resources With WileyPLUS: Students achieve concept mastery in a rich, structured environment that’s available 24/7 Instructors personalize and manage their course more effectively with assessment, assignments, grade tracking, and more manage time better study smarter save money From multiple study paths, to self-assessment, to a wealth of interactive visualRead MoreMarketing Management130471 Words   |  522 Pages(b) the director of an art museum providing new exhibits to generate greater attendance and financial support (c) a labor union marketing its idea to members and to company management; and (d) professors trying to make their courses interesting for students. In addition to the range of items normally considered as products and services, what is being marketed might include (a) ideas such as reducing air pollution or contributing to the red cross (b) people, such as new football coach or a politicalRead MoreOrganisational Theory230255 Words   |  922 Pagessterling service in bringing together the very diverse strands of work that today qualify as constituting the subject of organisational theory. Whilst their writing is accessible and engaging, their approach is scholarly and serious. It is so easy for students (and indeed others who should kno w better) to trivialize this very problematic and challenging subject. This is not the case with the present book. This is a book that deserves to achieve a wide readership. Professor Stephen Ackroyd, Lancaster University