CONCEPTUAL AWARENESS ABOUT PLAGIARISM AT DISTANCEEDUCATION STUDENTS: WRITING FINAL COURSES ASSIGNMENT (SCIENTIFIC PAPERS)

Abstract

This paper presents a conceptual review of student plagiarism focusing primarily on international postgraduate students in Distance Education. The aim of this review is to provide insight into the various issues related to the concept, which will serve as information for Higher Education Institutions in Distance Education and abroad where students decide to pursue their studies. The paper reviews studies on eight themes: origins of plagiarism, forms of plagiarism, possible consequences of student plagiarism, general views on student plagiarism, possible causes of student plagiarism, Methods to detect, prevent and reduce student plagiarism, and proposed solutions.

The author concludes that many Distance Education students struggle with the correct perception of plagiarism and in many cases, do not understand its long-term consequences, in addition to adopting a holistic approach in managing student plagiarism, higher education institutions need to monitor and evaluate outcomes and adapt measures to the institutional context. In addition, there is a need for foreign universities to adapt their management frameworks in a way that will serve international students. Furthermore, there is a need to conduct more empirical studies in Distance Education and other African higher education institutions.