Dear Researchers,
I have recently developed a keen interest in the subject of plagiarism due to the level of sophistication that technology has enabled it to metamorphose into. I wonder if there are examples of punitive consequences out there in the academia that might deter plagiarists from even attempting the action. Documented evidence of deterrent measures is scanty. I wonder if any institution actually carries out the threats they stipulate in their handbooks?
I thank you very much for your response.
Carolyne
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Attached are links to charges of plagiarism against a University president, who defended the oversights and was eventually cleared of these infractions in his doctoral dissertation.
Many thanks,
Debra
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2007/10/12/siu
http://thesouthern.com/news/local/plagiarism-a-haunting-word-for-siu-leader/article_e21f35ba-972a-11e1-a9eb-0019bb2963f4.html
Many institutions of higher learning in Nigeria, especially the universities, are adopting proactive measures towards curbing the menace of plagiarism. I know of two universities in the south-south region of Nigeria(University of Port Harcourt and the Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt) where anti-plagiarism tests have become post graduate preconditions For Lecturers,honestly, there is a gap in the aspect of disciplinary and punitive measures may be due to the fact that we are yet to record a ground breaking breach of the intellectual property law among teaching staff.
Institutions like UVA have strict guidelines when it comes to student papers, etc. The honor system @ UVA helps students from plagiarizing. Students are brought up on charges if there's reason's to believe they copied information from the internet.
We follow certain procedures in terms of handling students caught doing such action. Sanctions are actually given to them once proven guilty. Students are made aware of all these things because these are found in their student handbook.
Dear Irene,
Thank you for your response. Surprisingly, the examples I have been given so far touch on staff not students, indicating, plagiarism cuts across both staff and students. Any tangible examples of real consequences in Xavier University?
I appreciate your additional response Derek, as well as your keen interest in the subject. I use 'academia', here to refer to scholars in training (mostly graduate students) and academic staff who are expected to engage in serious publication. Of course I do understand that there could be some universities that similarly insist on academic publication by undergraduate students.
I have served on departmental plagiarism committees and at plagiarism hearings. Universities do carry out punitive consequences for plagiarism. The legal office may impose temporary or permanent expulsion from the University which will prevent the student from registering at any university in the future, and/or a fine, and/or community work.
Plagiarists mess up the rest of their lives.
All legal office decisions are posted on a notice board visible to students.
Thanks again Ian for sharing your experience. This is helpful.
I am aware of instances where theses/dissertations have been rejected due to plagiarism.
One of the more interesting cases involved Annette Schavan, Germany's former education minister. After it was discovered that she had plagiarized her doctoral dissertation, she was forced to resign her office, and her PhD was revoked. The penalties we impose on students seems rather modest by comparison.
Plagiarism at UVA are amongst the worst offenses a student can face. It eventually limits the person's ability to create their own ideas. An Education minister with a PhD should have enough knowledge to write about her dissertation. Citing authors of any used quotes or sentences by another author is dignified.by given them the credit for an argument. or to state a fact.Especially if it's scholarly. However, anyone copying from another's work is plainly stealing their ideas.. I couldn't sleep soundly knowing I haven't created my own theses, dissertation or paper..UVA is specific about their teachings of plagiarism.
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