Managing the mutations : academic misconduct in Australia, New Zealand and the UK

Academic misconduct is a problem of growing concern across the tertiary education sector. While plagiarism has been the most common form of academic misconduct, the advent of software programs to detect plagiarism has seen the problem of misconduct simply mutate. As universities attempt to function...

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Published in:International journal for educational integrity 2020-09, Vol.16 (1), p.1-15, Article 6
Main Authors: Birks, Melanie, Mills, Jane, Allen, Steph, Tee, Stephen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic conduct
Academic misconduct
Academic staff attitudes
Academic staff university relationship
Administrator Attitudes
Assessment design
Cheating
College Administration
College Faculty
Contract cheating
Education
Educational Policy
Essay mills
Ethics
Foreign Countries
Higher Education
Integrity
International and Comparative Education
Interviews
Original Article
Plagiarism
Teacher Attitudes
University administration
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Summary:Academic misconduct is a problem of growing concern across the tertiary education sector. While plagiarism has been the most common form of academic misconduct, the advent of software programs to detect plagiarism has seen the problem of misconduct simply mutate. As universities attempt to function in an increasingly complex environment, the factors that contribute to academic misconduct are unlikely to be easily mitigated. A multiple case study approach examined how academic misconduct is perceived in universities in in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom via interviews with academics and administrators. The findings show that academic misconduct is a systemic problem that manifests in various ways and requires similarly diverse approaches to management. Greater consistency in policies and procedures, including a focus on preventative education for both staff and students, is key to managing the mutations of academic misconduct that continue to plague the higher education sector globally. [Author abstract]
ISSN:1833-2595
1833-2595
DOI:10.1007/s40979-020-00055-5