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Tue, 25 Nov 2008 03:20:42 +0000

[...] Canadian University Rejects Plagiarism Detection Service [...]

By: Plagiarism Checker creator

Plagiarism Checker creator — Sun, 19 Mar 2006 07:06:33 +0000

It’s better to have solved the problem in the first two stages, but without actually carrying out the third and attempting plagiarism detection, it’s difficult to assess how effective the first two stages have actually been. I think plagiarism detection can be useful in the feedback and peace of mind that it gives to teachers who have done a good job preventing it.

By: Alec

Alec — Sat, 11 Mar 2006 23:04:08 +0000

I’ve heard of this type of use in theory, Dave. I’ve always thought that it would be an excellent way of helping students understand the practicalities of paraphrasing and citing, without crossing the line. It’s great to hear that this is something that is happening in practice. Thanks for sharing.

By: Dave Williams

Dave Williams — Sat, 11 Mar 2006 20:19:02 +0000

We use the service mainly as a teaching tool. We allow students to register and submit their work and receive the report showing their degree of plagiarism. They can then modify their work in those areas that are suspect before submitting.