The Role of Lecturers in Avoiding Student Plagiarism Practices
Abstract
This study explores the role of lecturers in avoiding students’ plagiarism practices using the qualitative method with a case study approach. The study was conducted by observing and interviewing five faculty members in Universitas Negeri Makassar. Data were obtained from the participants, and then analyzed qualitatively. The observation and interview results were noted and concluded and are presented in this article. The study presents information about the attitudes and actions of lecturers toward student plagiarism practices and the efforts made by lecturers in minimizing student plagiarism practices. This study emphasizes the importance of educating students about the dangers of plagiarism. It was found that lecturers have several attitudes and actions to avoid student plagiarism, namely promoting academic honesty and applying plagiarism punishment. Students are required to revise their writing, however, a more severe sanction is given if plagiarism is still detected, namely a reduction in grades. The lecturers should assign students to submit their assignments or theses for plagiarism check purposes. This study recommends that lecturers should provide feedback with an emphasis on academic honesty rather than punishment.
Keywords: academic honesty, academic writing, avoiding plagiarism, the role of lecturer
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