Author: Sarah Elaine Eaton, Ph.D.
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From Courtrooms to Classrooms: Smart Glasses and Integrity in a Postplagiarism Era
A London judge ruled that a witness was coached via smart glasses during a trial, raising concerns about the integrity of courtroom procedures. The incident highlights the need for institutions to adapt to wearable technology, emphasizing the importance of developing protocols for its use rather than outright bans.
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Call for Proposals: Special issue on Postplagiarism and Generativism: Human-AI Hybrid Approaches to Ethical Teaching, Learning, and Assessment
Special Issue Call for Papers Postplagiarism and Generativism: Human-AI Hybrid Approaches to Ethical Teaching, Learning, and Assessment For publication in the Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice Guest editors Background Every new technology brings with it societal and moral panic (Orben, 2020). When the Internet first became popular, concerns about plagiarism increased. Even though…
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Postplagiarism Infographic Now Available in Arabic and Hungarian
We are delighted to share two new translations of the postplagiarism infographic. Many thanks to Dr. Deena Salem, Interim Director of the Centre for Teaching and Learning at the University of Regina for translating the infographic into Arabic. We are also grateful to Gergely Kajos, University of Leeds, for his translation of the infographic into…
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Expanding Global Conversations: Postplagiarism Framework Translated into Nepali
Mr. Bibek Dahal, PhD student in the Postplagiarism Research Lab has translated its infographic into Nepali, aimed at enhancing discussions on AI ethics and academic integrity in Nepal. Dahal’s work addresses the region’s policy landscape, enabling better access to resources for educators and students while fostering inclusive conversations about authorship in the digital age.
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ChatGPT is in classrooms. What now?
“What should we be assessing exactly?” This was a question one of our research participants asked when we interviewed them as part of our project on artificial intelligence and academic integrity, sponsored by a University of Calgary Teaching Grant. In an article published in The Conversation, we provide highlights of the results from our interviews…
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Six Practical Tips for Translating the Postplagiarism Infographic
In this post, Fuat Ramazanov offers his tips for translating the postplagiarism infographic. by Fuat Ramazanov I recently worked on translating an infographic titled “6 Tenets of Postplagiarism: Writing in the Age of Artificial Intelligence”, created by Dr. Sarah Elaine Eaton. Because I do not often translate academic work, I chose to document my approach…
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Translating Knowledge for Global Impact: How Jacque Bampi Brought Postplagiarism Principles to Portuguese
The translation of the infographic “6 Principles of Post-Plagiarism: The Art of Writing in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” into Portuguese by Jacque Bampi promotes academic integrity and innovation in a digital landscape. It addresses key principles of writing and ethics, ensuring accessibility for Portuguese-speaking educators and fostering inclusive discussions on these vital topics.
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What Should We Be Assessing in a World with AI? Insights from Higher Education Educators
The emergence of generative AI, such as ChatGPT, challenges assessment practices in higher education. A study of 28 Canadian educators found a consensus on assessing prompting and critical thinking skills while raising concerns about writing assessments. Emphasizing ethical AI integration, educators highlight the need for ongoing discussions on maintaining academic integrity in technology-driven environments.
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Postplagiarism Fundamentals: Integrity and Ethics in the Age of GenAI
Dr. Sarah Elaine Eaton’s presentation on postplagiarism introduces a framework for understanding integrity and ethics amidst generative AI advancements. She outlines six tenets highlighting the importance of responsibility in writing, the role of attribution, and shifts in educational practices. The concept promotes teaching over policing in academic integrity, gaining global recognition.
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A Brief History of Postplagiarism: Or, Why Fabrication is Not the New Flattery
In this post I share how I discovered a peer-reviewed article on postplagiarism that includes fake references, including attributed work that I never wrote. I summarize legitimate contributions to the postplagiarism discourse, emphasizing the importance of responsibility in written work, and highlight our website offering free resources.
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