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Motivations, definitions, and the “plagiarism trap”: Perceptions of academic integrity across cultures. Amanda B. Click Doctoral Fellow School of Information & Library Science University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Claire Walker Research & Instruction Librarian
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Motivations, definitions, and the “plagiarism trap”: Perceptions of academic integrity across cultures Amanda B. Click Doctoral Fellow School of Information & Library Science University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Claire Walker Research & Instruction Librarian Lila D. Bunch Library Belmont University
Survey Demographics AUC • 130 responses • 36% male, 64% female • Most common majors: undeclared, business administration, political science, integrated marketing communication Belmont • 89 responses • 36% male, 64 % female • Most common majors: entertainment and music business, health sciences/nursing, social sciences
Defining Academic Integrity AUC • No cheating • Proper use of others’ work • Honesty Belmont • Originality of work • No cheating • Proper use of others’ work
Perceptions of AI on Campus • I understand the concept of academic integrity. • I think that Belmont/AUC students in general are ethical students. • I believe that my professors encourage ethical behavior. • During my time at Belmont/AUC, I have been taught about academic integrity.
Reporting Classmates • I would report a classmate to the Honor Court/Academic Integrity Committee for cheating. • I would report a classmate to the Honor Court/Academic Integrity Committee for plagiarizing. • I would I would report a classmate to the professor for cheating. • I would I would report a classmate to the professor for plagiarizing.
Learning about AI AUC • Professors • Freshman Year Experience • Specific classes • Family • High school Belmont • Professors • Specific classes • Syllabus/Honor Code • High school • Welcome Week/Towering Traditions
Reasons for Dishonest Behaviors Similarities: • Taking the easy way out • Laziness • Not enough time • Want better grades
Reasons for Dishonest Behaviors Differences: • Culturally accepted • Blaming professors • Pressure (aside from grades) • Lack of consequences
Themes/Theories • Confusion about academic integrity concepts and rules • Collectivist nature of culture • Technology supported dishonesty • Time constraints • Creativity as motivation
Librarians Promoting AI • Teach students to USE information properly, not just FIND it • Offer workshops on citation, time management, etc. • Promote a unified perspective on appropriate scholarly behavior • Work with faculty to develop better assignments • Think about academic integrity instruction as discipline-specific
Thank you! Questions? Comments? Claire Walker claire.walker@belmont.edu Amanda Click aclick@live.unc.edu