Academic Integrity in the Caribbean: Plagiarism Policies, Perception, Prevalence and Possible Solutions
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Description
Contents
Reviews
Language
English
ISBN
9789766409227
Cover
Half-Title
Title
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Preface
Part 1 Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
1. Understanding Academic Integrity
Introduction
Academic Integrity Defined
ICAI
The Role of Education
The Education System as an Open Social System
Academic Dishonesty
Plagiarism: The Most Popular Form of Academic Misconduct
Conclusion
2. Defining and Understanding Plagiarism
Introduction
Defining Plagiarism
Types of Plagiarism
Plagiarism across the Globe
What’s so Wrong with Plagiarizing?
Contract Cheating
Conclusion
3. Causes and Prevalence of Plagiarism
Introduction
Why Students Plagiarize
Plagiarism and the Internet
Factors Impacting Plagiarism among Academics
Prevalence of Plagiarism
Conclusion
4. Detection and Consequences of Plagiarism
Introduction
Detecting Plagiarism
Consequences of Plagiarism for Students
Consequences for Plagiarism among Academics
Deterrents to Plagiarism
Conclusion
Part 2 Research on Academic Integrity in the Caribbean
5. Background to the Caribbean
Introduction
Defining the Caribbean
Overview of Education in the Caribbean
Funding Education in the Caribbean
Regional Educational Institutions
Conclusion
6. Methodology
Introduction
Research Objectives
Research Design
Content Analysis
Descriptive Survey
Ethical Concerns
Secondary Data
Conclusion
7. Snapshots of Plagiarism from across the Caribbean
Introduction
Background
Review of Literature
Presentation and Analysis of Data
Discussion of Findings
8. Maintaining Academic Integrity in Secondary Education in the Caribbean
Introduction
Background
Review of Literature
Data Presentation and Analysis
Discussion of Findings
9. Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Policies of Caribbean Higher Education Institutions
Introduction
Background
Review of Literature
Data Presentation and Analysis
Discussion of Findings
10. Academic Integrity, Accreditation and Plagiarism in Higher Education
Introduction
Background
Review of Literature
Accreditation in the Caribbean
Data Presentation and Analysis
Discussion of Findings
11. Undergraduate Students’ Perceptions of Plagiarism: Analysis of Quantitative Data
Introduction
Background
Review of Literature
Data Presentation and Analysis
Discussion of Findings
12. In Their Own Words – Undergraduates’ Perception of Plagiarism
Introduction
Background
Data Presentation and Analysis
Discussion of Findings
13. Perceptions of Plagiarism by Academic Discipline and Gender
Introduction
Background
Review of the Literature
Data Presentation and Analysis
Discussion of Findings
14. Perception of Plagiarism by Age and Academic Maturity
Introduction
Background
Review of Literature
Data Presentation and Analysis
Discussion of the Findings
15. Conclusions Drawn from the Research
Prevalence of Plagiarism in Education in the Caribbean
HEIs Presentation and Treatment of Plagiarism in Their Policies
Undergraduates’ Perception of Plagiarism
Part 3 Developing a Culture of Academic Integrity
16. Regional and National Framework for Academic Integrity
Introduction
The State of Academic Integrity in the Caribbean: Findings and Recommendations
From Plagiarism Policies to a Culture of Academic Integrity
Regional Approach to Academic Integrity
National Academic Integrity Programmes
From a Punitive Approach to a Culture of Integrity
Ethical Issue, Moral Dilemma or Educational Challenge?
Conclusion
17. Institutional Context for Academic Integrity
Introduction
Triad for Developing Academic Integrity within Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
Institutional Framework
The Role of the Library in Promoting Academic Integrity
Conclusion
18. Roles and Responsibilities of Faculty and Students
Introduction
Faculty as Critical Partners
Strategies for Developing and Practising Integrity
Graduate Education on Academic Integrity
Discipline-Specific Approach to Plagiarism
Role of the Student
Barriers to Engagement of Faculty and Students
Conclusion
19. Elements of the Academic Integrity Programme
Introduction
Elements of a Programme Designed to Develop a Culture of Integrity
Mitigation
Strategies for Prevention
Managing Allegations of Misconduct
Rehabilitation
Reporting Systems
Honour Systems
Ongoing Programme Evaluation
Conclusion
20. Education and Training for Academic Integrity
Introduction
The Need for Training and Education in Academic Integrity in the Caribbean
Academic Integrity Instructions at the Pre-University Level
Education for Integrity at the Primary and Secondary Levels
Developing Academic Integrity among Students in HEIs
Methodology for Use in Academic Integrity Education
Developing Academic Integrity among Faculty
Conclusion
21. The Way Forward
Introduction
Background
Building a Culture of Integrity
Conclusion
Appendices
Appendix 1: Questionnaire
Appendix 2: Confessions of a Plagiarist
References
Index
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