The Plagiarism Spectrum QuickMarks

The Western academic tradition is celebrated for its emphasis on deep and meaningful learning, while strongly discouraging students from copying. However, this pervasive stance against copying invites further analysis, particularly at this time of increasing trans-national education. Watch this webinar about the importance of mimicry and modeling to support students in unfamiliar discursive communities. The practice of "copying to learn" can increase the level of academic writing of students from disparate backgrounds with an approach that uses valued cultural methods.

How students from diverse backgrounds bring different perspectives on plagiarism to the classroom

The Plagiarism Spectrum identifies ten types of plagiarism based on findings from a worldwide survey of nearly 900 secondary and higher education instructors. Each type has been given an easy-to-remember moniker to help students and instructors better identify and discuss the ramifications of plagiarism in student writing.