Research and Publication Ethics: Plagiarism Tools
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What is the maximum file size that can be submitted for upload?

  • 100 MB
  • 800 MB
  • 50 MB
  • 200 MB (correct)

    • Which of the following file types is NOT supported for uploading?

  • HTML
  • PDF
  • JPEG (correct)
  • Microsoft Word

    • What is the minimum text requirement for a single file submission?

  • 50 words
  • 10 words
  • 20 words (correct)
  • 100 words

    • How many files can a zip file contain for submission?

    <p>100 files (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action must be completed before submitting a file?

    <p>Read the End-user License Agreement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information can users check in the Insight panel after submission?

    <p>The similarity score of their content (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when users open the paper text from within the Authorship Report?

    <p>They cannot change the calculated similarity score (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant issue within the academic community regarding plagiarism?

    <p>Lack of understanding and awareness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the International Center for Academic Integrity (ICAI)?

    <p>To promote academic integrity through local and global networks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the ICAI Regional Consortia mentioned?

    <p>Central European Consortium (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of academic writing does the similarity checking process primarily improve?

    <p>Quality and standardization (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Flag Insights Panel in Turnitin primarily do?

    <p>Highlights areas of concern in submitted work (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is typically associated with Urkund plagiarism detection software?

    <p>Cross-language plagiarism detection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of open-source plagiarism software?

    <p>Is freely available and modifiable (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main issues addressed by the academic integrity movement?

    <p>Prevention of academic dishonesty among students (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plagiarism detection software is known for its extensive database of student papers?

    <p>Turnitin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum acceptable file size for submissions to create an Authorship Report?

    <p>100 MB (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following file types is not accepted for Turnitin submissions?

    <p>.jpg (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is primarily responsible for using the Dashboard to investigate cases of academic misconduct?

    <p>Academic integrity officers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Turnitin Dashboard?

    <p>To understand the scope of academic misconduct (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is a key feature of the Similarity Report?

    <p>Excluding text from the report (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What minimum character count must a file meet for an Authorship Report submission?

    <p>500 characters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a high prediction score in the Turnitin system indicate?

    <p>Potential risk for academic misconduct (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which users need to understand contract cheating when using the Turnitin Dashboard?

    <p>Academic integrity officers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Academic Integrity Movement

    A global initiative to promote honesty and ethical practices in academics, at local and global levels.

    Plagiarism Tools

    Software used to detect similarities in written work, highlighting potential plagiarism.

    Similarity Testing

    A method to evaluate academic material for plagiarism or academic dishonesty

    International Center for Academic Integrity (ICAI)

    An organization dedicated to fostering academic integrity globally.

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    ICAI Regional Consortia

    Networks of organizations collaborating on academic integrity initiatives at regional level.

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    Academic Dishonesty

    The act of cheating or other unethical behavior in academic settings.

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    Plagiarism

    Using someone else's work or ideas without proper attribution.

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    Research Integrity

    The quality of honesty and ethical conduct in research practices.

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    File Size Limits

    Turnitin has limitations on the size of files you can upload. The maximum upload size is 200MB, individual files must be under 100MB, and zip files must contain less than 100 files.

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    Minimum Text Length

    Turnitin requires a minimum of 20 words of text in a single file for it to be processed.

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    Article Size Limit

    Turnitin sets limits on the size of articles you can upload. The maximum allowed size is 800 pages.

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    Supported File Types

    Turnitin accepts a variety of file types for submission, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PostScript, PDF, HTML, HWP, RTF, Open Office (ODT), WordPerfect, and plain text.

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    End-User License Agreement

    Before submitting content to Turnitin, you must read and agree to the terms and conditions of the End-User License Agreement.

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    Turnitin Submission Steps

    To submit a document to Turnitin, you need to complete several steps: 1. Read and accept the End-User License Agreement, 2. Confirm you are 'not a robot', 3. Click the 'Submit' button, 4. Double-check your email address.

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    Similarity Score

    Turnitin calculates a Similarity Score for your submitted content, indicating the percentage of text that matches other sources.

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    Insight Panel

    Turnitin's Insight Panel allows users to review the similarity report, identify potential plagiarism, and rectify any issues.

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    Similarity Report

    A report generated by Turnitin that compares a submitted document to a vast database of online and academic sources, highlighting any potential instances of plagiarism.

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    Excluding Content

    The ability to remove specific parts of a document from being analyzed by Turnitin's similarity check. This can be done for bibliographies, quotes, or specific text sections.

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    Turnitin Dashboard

    A platform within Turnitin that tracks potential academic misconduct, helping institutions identify and support students at risk of contract cheating.

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    Contract Cheating

    A type of academic misconduct where a student hires someone else to complete their work, presenting it as their own.

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    What is the purpose of the Turnitin Dashboard?

    The dashboard aims to understand the scope of potential academic misconduct in an institution and identifies students who may need support to make positive choices.

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    What are the file requirements for Turnitin?

    Submitted files must be under 100 MB, contain at least 500 characters, and be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt, or .rtf format.

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    How does Turnitin work?

    Turnitin analyzes submitted student papers against a vast database of academic and online content to identify potential instances of plagiarism.

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    Study Notes

    Research and Publication Ethics (RPE) Software Tools

    • Plagiarism is the unethical practice of using another person's words or ideas without proper attribution.
    • Plagiarism can have serious consequences for researchers, including reputational damage and publication bans.
    • Different software tools are used to detect plagiarism to ensure research integrity.
    • Similarity checking through plagiarism software is crucial in ensuring research credibility, detecting similarities in research publications.
    • Textual software checks textual information for matching, identical text, hyperlinks, or references.
    • Cross-language software checks plagiarism across various languages.
    • Image software checks for similar images from internet resources without proper crediting.
    • Open source software tools are freely available online.
    • Proprietary software tools usually involve a paid subscription.

    Objectives

    • Understand plagiarism and software tools for plagiarism detection.
    • Identify various types of plagiarism (textual, cross-language, image).
    • Distinguish between open-source and proprietary plagiarism software.
    • Learn about Urkund and Turnitin, features, advantages, and modules.

    Plagiarism Software

    • Copyscape is a web-based tool for detecting plagiarism in various languages, specifically focusing on Google and Bing resources.
    • Grammarly's plagiarism checker evaluates similarity from internet resources and ProQuest databases, assisting with grammar and spelling.
    • SmallSEO.Tools is a free web-based tool for analysis of different types of academic content, including plagiarism detection.
    • PlagScan and Plagly are freemium plagiarism software tools with additional functionality.

    Proprietary Plagiarism Software

    • Turnitin is a popular software that detects similarities in student papers, thesis, and dissertations from academic journals.
    • Urkund is a web-based plagiarism detection tool accessible by universities and researchers.

    Turnitin and Urkund Features

    • Turnitin offers features for managing papers ,changing passwords, adding files, folder management, and similarity reports.
    • Turnitin has an administrator module for institutions to manage usage statistics, and settings for similarity reports.
    • Urkund's features enable seamless integration with vast subscription bases of publishers.
    • Urkund allows easy file uploading for checking similarities.
    • Both tools offer comprehensive reports of similarities matched to other sources.

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    Explore the critical importance of plagiarism detection tools in research and publication ethics. This quiz delves into various software options available for ensuring research integrity, including proprietary and open-source tools. Learn how these tools help maintain credibility by identifying similarities in published works.

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