Plagiarism seems to be on the increase. With the vast amount of internet material made available at a mouse-click, it is increasingly difficult to diagnose and trace suspected instances of plagiarism. For many teachers, it’s a formidable task. In this workshop we aim to make this undertaking less complicated for instructors by providing helpful strategies and possible countermeasures.

Topics to be explored include:

• Discipline-based approaches to help combat plagiarism
  
• Information Literacy interventions
  
• Pro-active vs. re-active strategies
  
• Assignments that discourage plagiarism
  
• Online tools helpful in encouraging academic honesty
  

 

Vibiana Bowman
Assistant Professor
Paul Robeson Library
Rutgers University-Camden

 

 

Kimberly Bonner
Executive Director
Center for Intellectual Property
University of Maryland University College

 

Plus: various instructors from both 2 and 4 year colleges share their tips and strategies