Open AccessThe Plagiarism Polyconundrum
Author(s) -
Reine D. Bethany
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of international students
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.47
H-Index - 15
eISSN - 2166-3750
pISSN - 2162-3104
DOI - 10.32674/jis.v6i4.334
Subject(s) - academic integrity , psychology , academic writing , mathematics education , pedagogy , engineering ethics , sociology , social psychology , engineering
Plagiarism hinders student success because it shortcuts genuine writing practice and incurs penalties when discovered. Although students are aware of its potential consequences, plagiarism continues. This article reflects on the polyconundrum of empathizing with the many hindrances to student writing while deploying strategies to reduce plagiarism and improve academic essay skills.