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    Evaluation of a process and proforma for making consistent decisions about the seriousness of plagiarism incidents

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    Authors
    Yeo, Shelley
    Chien, Robyn
    Date
    2007
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Yeo, S. and Chien, R. 2007. Evaluation of a process and proforma for making consistent decisions about the seriousness of plagiarism incidents. Quality in Higher Education.. 13 (2): pp. 187-204.
    Source Title
    Quality in Higher Education.
    DOI
    10.1080/13538320701629202
    ISSN
    1353 8322
    School
    LSN Teaching Development Unit
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/21047
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    • Curtin Research Publications
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    Procedures for responding consistently to plagiarism incidents are neither clear‐cut nor easily implemented and yet inequitable treatment is intrinsically unfair. Classifying the seriousness of a plagiarism incident is problematic and penalties recommended for a given incident can vary greatly. This paper describes the development and testing of a classification framework for determining the degree of seriousness of a plagiarism incident using four criteria each on a continuum from least to most serious, and then classification into three overall levels. The classification scheme was trialled with academics using hypothetical plagiarism cases. Results suggest that the four criteria are useful and useable, and can assist in decision‐making, but that professional development for staff will be required to further improve consistency. The trial also revealed the knowledge and thinking processes of academics that might lead to inconsistent decisions.

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