Student Cheating and Plagiarism in the Internet Era: A Wake-Up Call

by Kathleen Foss, Ann Lathrop

Overview

The Internet, high-tech calculators, and other technological advances have made student cheating easier and more common than ever before. This book helps you put a stop to high-tech and more traditional low-tech forms of cheating and plagiarism. Learn to recognize the danger signs for cheating and how to identify material that has been copied. Sample policies for developing academic integrity, reproducible lessons for students and faculty, and lists of helpful online and print resources are just some of the features of this important guide. A must read for concerned educators, administrators, and parents.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781563088414
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	06/15/2000
Edition description:	BK&DISK
Pages:	255
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.57(d)
Age Range:	9 - 17 Years

About the Author

ANN LATHROP is Professor Emerita, California State University, Long Beach.

KATHLEEN FOSS is Media Specialist, Los Alamitos Unified School District, California.

Editorial Reviews

This timely book. . . offers ample food for thought for any involved in the education process. . . a knowledgeable and informative guide with extensive suggested activities, web sites, and numerous ideas that envision librarians working side-by-side with faculty and parents. 'Copy-Me' pages serve as a basis for substantive discussions between faculty, students and parents. This book is an investment that will pay rich dividends.” —Colorado Libraries

“This book helps you put a stop to high-tech and more traditional low-tech forms of cheating and plagiarism. Learn to recognize the danger signs for cheating and how to identify material that has been copied, as well as how to structure assignments to discourage plagiarism and how to respond to student cheating.” —Adolescence

“Should be required reading for anyone in the field of education, from preservice to practicing SLMSs, teachers, administrators, and parents.” —Knowledge Quest

“Bottom line: Cheat the cheaters with this must buy!” —Teacher Librarian

“If you are a teacher, librarian, administrator, or parent, this is a book that you should read. . . . Lathrop and Foss do an excellent job of presenting their material.” —Kliatt

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