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Strategies on addressing contract cheating: a case study from an Australian regional university
Contract cheating is becoming a real challenge to many universities. Not only is it a relatively new phenomenon, but also it is difficult to prove as the work is often original and unlikely to be detected using standard anti-plagiarism text-matching ...
Goh, Steven Ching-Nam +4 more
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Academic integrity and contract cheating policy analysis of colleges in Ontario, Canada
In this study, we analyzed the academic integrity policies of colleges in Ontario, Canada, casting a specific lens on contract cheating. We extracted data from 28 individual documents from 22-publicly-funded colleges including policies and procedures (n =
Brenda M. Stoesz +3 more
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Contract Cheating in Canada: Exploring Legislative Options
Purpose: The purpose of this report is to provide background information to develop deeper awareness about contract cheating in Canada and generate conversations about possible legislative approaches to address this growing problem.
Eaton, Sarah Elaine, Adlington, Alicia
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Reducing plagiarism through academic misconduct education
Although there is much discussion exploring the potential causes of plagiarism, there is limited research available which provides evidence as to the academic interventions which may help reduce this.
Mike Perkins +2 more
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Contract Cheating in Canada: A Comprehensive Overview [PDF]
AbstractIn this chapter I present an overview of contract cheating in Canada over half a century, from 1970 to the early 2020s. I offer details about a failed attempt at legislation to make ghostwritten essays and exams illegal in Ontario in 1972. Then, I highlight a 1989 criminal case, noted as being the first of its kind in Canada, and possibly the ...
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The acquisition of products and services from the commercial contract cheating industry has an extensive history, with the industry experiencing significant growth during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sydney Kreitz, Brenda M. Stoesz
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This article reports on one aspect of a nationally funded research project on contract cheating in Australian higher education. The project explored students' and educators’ experiences of contract cheating, and the contextual factors that may influence ...
Saddiqui, Sonia +6 more
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Interpreting academic integrity transgressions among learning communities
Educational institutions rely on academic citizenship behaviors to construct knowledge in a responsible manner. However, they often struggle to contain the unlawful reuse of knowledge (or academic citizenship transgressions) by some learning communities.
Anuradha Mathrani +4 more
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Academic integrity is a cornerstone of education systems, yet the rise of contract cheating poses significant challenges for higher education institutions.
Deepani B. Guruge +3 more
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