Category: academic integrity
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Embracing AI as a Teaching Tool: Practical Approaches for the Postplagiarism Classroom
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a useful educational tool in the postplagiarism classroom. Effective strategies include incorporating AI into discussions, enhancing critical thinking, teaching fact-checking, and addressing ethical considerations. This shift fosters student engagement with technology, emphasizing evaluation over mere content creation and preparing them for future challenges.
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Postplagiarism in Times Higher Education
Karen Kenny discusses the concept of Postplagiarism in an article for Times Higher Education. The piece highlights evolving perspectives on academic integrity and originality in scholarly work. This is the first time postplagiarism has been mentioned in THE.
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Plagiarism (Re)Defined: Why Attribution Matters More Than Ever in a Postplagiarism World
The concept of plagiarism lacks a universal definition, being culturally and contextually influenced. It encompasses various types of work, including text, ideas, and designs. With a postplagiarism focus, we shift from punishment to fostering proper attribution practices, especially in light of AI’s impact on creativity. Institutions must clearly define and educate about plagiarism policies.
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Upcoming Talk: From Plagiarism to Postplagiarism: Navigating the GenAI Revolution in Higher Education
Join us on January 29, 2025, for the inaugural postplagiarism talk titled “From Plagiarism to Postplagiarism: Navigating the GenAI Revolution in Higher Education,” led by Dr. Sarah Elaine Eaton. This hybrid event will address integrating Generative AI in academia while maintaining integrity and fostering original scholarship. Register to participate!
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Understanding Postplagiarism: Ethics in the Digital Age
Postplagiarism is defined as a new era where advanced technologies, such as AI and brain-computer interfaces, change intellectual engagement. It emphasizes the importance of attribution and accountability, contrary to absolute relativism or merely relying on technology. Critical thinking and digital literacy are crucial in teaching ethical interactions with these tools.
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Redefining Plagiarism in the Age of AI
The online presentation “Redefining Plagiarism” discussed the evolving concept of plagiarism in light of technological advancements, particularly Generative AI. As AI blurs the lines of originality and intellectual ownership, definitions of plagiarism must adapt. It emphasizes the need for quality-focused evaluation and maintains the importance of human accountability in creative work.
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