Combating Student Plagiarism: An Academic Librarian's Guide

Abstract

This practical book introduces readers to the current issues facing todays academic reference and instruction librarians grappling with the growing problem of student plagiarism. The book provides up-to-date overviews of student plagiarism, examples of ways in which librarians can educate students through proven instructional techniques, collaboration approaches and outreach methods, and discusses common problems and questions librarians may encounter when incorporating current anti-plagiarism instruction into their instructional services. Topics include: role of the academic librarian in combating student plagiarism, discipline-based approaches to combating student plagiarism, information literacy techniques and faculty/librarian collaboration. Investigates the issues surrounding the growth of instances of student plagiarism. Discusses the academic librarians role in combating student plagiarism. Recommends effective outreach techniques and instructional methods for preventing plagiarism. © 2008 Woodhead Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.