Student Plagiarism in an Online World: Problems and Solutions

Download or read book Student Plagiarism in an Online World: Problems and Solutions written by Roberts, Tim S. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2007-12-31 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty years ago, plagiarism was seen as an isolated misdemeanor, restricted to a small group of students. Today it is widely recognized as a ubiquitous, systemic issue, compounded by the accessibility of content in the virtual environment. Student Plagiarism in an Online World: Problems & Solutions describes the legal and ethical issues surrounding plagiarism, the tools and techniques available to combat the spreading of this problem, and real-life situational examples to further the understanding of the scholars, practitioners, educators, and instructional designers who will find this book an invaluable resource.