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MU improves conversation about plagiarism through software - Genevieve Conti, Missourian
SafeAssign is just one plagiarism detection software program being used in schools to combat the problem. These programs use pattern-matching technology to compare an assignment to documents online, including databases of journals, books, newspapers and other student papers. A percentage number is displayed representing how much of the document's text matched up with text from other documents. A match doesn't necessarily mean a student has plagiarized, it is up to the instructor to determine whether it is a case of academic integrity or not.
A variety of plagiarism detection programs are available online. Turnitin.com is one of the most popular, used in more than 6,500 high schools and colleges in 106 countries." Turnitin.com and SafeAssign have similar protocols.
  posted by Ray at 11/27/2009 12:05:00 AM permanent item link   

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