Abstract
This paper explores the use of Turnitin as a learning tool (particularly in relation to citing sources and paraphrasing) and as a vehicle for reducing incidences of plagiarism. The research was implemented using a case study of 49 final year “honours” undergraduate students undertaking their year-long core dissertation module. Over the course of the academic year student submissions to Turnitin were analysed in terms of improvements to their Turnitin scores and academic writing.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 44-54 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Interactive Technology and Smart Education |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2010 |
Keywords
- educational tool
- Turnitin
- writing skills
- dissertations
- plagiarism