What Does Confidence Have to do with Plagiarism?
Confidence helps students avoid plagiarism and produce original work
Teaching about Plagiarism
The best way to prevent plagiarism is to educate students on how to properly conduct research, cite, quote, and produce unique and original work. This section contains a large array of recommendations for pedagogy and policy.What is Contract Cheating (ghostwriting)?
This article explores the sometimes tricky nuances of ghostwriting and explains when and why it is completely inappropriate.
I'm Learning English and Need Help Revising.
Here are some tips on how ELL students can get help from others on revising their writing while still avoiding unethical collaboration.
How Big of a Problem is Contract Cheating?
How big of a problem are contract cheating and ghost writing in academic contexts? Bigger than you might think.
Can I Re-use My Old Papers I've Already Written?
Explanation of the problems of self-plagiarism.
How Do I Cite My Own Ideas?
Help students understand how to emphasize their original thinking in their writing.
Understanding the Public Domain and Citation
Students don't always understand that because a work is on the Internet doesn't mean it's in the public domain.
Citation and Team Projects
Some helpful pointers to help students understand how to avoid collusion and, instead, collaborate ethically in team projects.
5 Reasons You Shouldn't Buy from an Essay Mill
Helping students understand the risks and consequences of buying papers from essay mills.