Tag: higher education
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Smart or Shallow? Reflections on Postplagiarism, Trust, and Learning with GenAI
Rahul Kumar’s presentation at the University of Calgary discusses the impact of GenAI on post-secondary education, emphasizing the emerging idea of “postplagiarism.” Students increasingly view traditional plagiarism definitions as inadequate amid AI usage, leading to questions of trust and reliance. Educators should focus on guiding AI use to enhance learning.
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New open access chapter: Corruption in the post-plagiarism era: weaponizing reputation and morality in the name of integrity in higher education
Sarah Elaine Eaton reflects on her admiration for Philip Altbach, Hans de Wit, and Elena Denisova-Schmidt, culminating in her contribution to the newly published “Handbook on Corruption in Higher Education.” Eaton’s chapter discusses corruption in the post-plagiarism era, exploring the manipulation of reputation and morality in higher education, emphasizing integrity.
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University Rankings Overlook Academic Retractions: A Postplagiarism Perspective
University rankings often emphasize metrics like publication counts but fail to consider critical issues like academic retractions due to misconduct. Recent studies highlight the impact of retractions on research quality and integrity, suggesting that ranking systems need to incorporate these factors to reflect authentic academic reputation accurately and ensure fairness among institutions.