دورية أكاديمية
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Plagiarism by Undergraduate Healthcare Science in Gauteng
| العنوان: | Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Plagiarism by Undergraduate Healthcare Science in Gauteng |
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| اللغة: | English |
| المؤلفون: | Nontembiso Magida, Kyla Cross, Khanyisa Penelope Baloyi, Tatum Skye Mitrovich, Lavender Rutendo Muyengwa, Perseverence Tendai Mupambirei, Marizaan Van der Mescht, Marien Graham |
| المصدر: | Journal of University Teaching and Learning Practice. 2023 20(6). |
| الإتاحة: | University of Wollongong. Available from: Centre for Educational Development and Interactive Resources. Northfields Avenue, Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia. Tel: +61-2-4221-3140; Fax: +61-2-4225-8312; e-mail: jutlp@uow.edu.au; Web site: https://ro.uow.edu.au/jutlp/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 20 |
| تاريخ النشر: | 2023 |
| نوع الوثيقة: | Journal Articles Reports - Research Tests/Questionnaires |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Undergraduate Students, Foreign Countries, Plagiarism, Knowledge Level, Student Attitudes, Student Behavior, Health Sciences |
| مصطلحات جغرافية: | South Africa |
| تدمد: | 1449-9789 1449-9789 |
| مستخلص: | Plagiarism is a growing concern in Healthcare Sciences in the current digital era. Plagiarism threatens institutions' integrity and academic reputation; therefore, it is essential to understand all contributing factors to eradicate unethical practices effectively. The study aimed to establish the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of plagiarism among Healthcare Science students at a selected higher education institution in Gauteng. A cross-sectional study was used, with a total population of 803 second to fourth-year students from the School of Healthcare Sciences, and 83 students completing the survey. Ethical clearance and approval (617/2021) were obtained from the ethics and research committee of a selected higher educational institution in Gauteng. An adapted Likert scale self-reported questionnaire was sent via a Google form link to the teaching platform with the consent form embedded. The statistical Package for Social Science was used to analyse demographic data descriptively, and Spearman's rho test determined the correlation between study variables. Most students were female (94.0%) and non-native English speakers (71.1%). The majority (83.1%) of the students reported understanding the instances of plagiarism; however, approximately one-third (36.1%) were unable to identify specific instances correctly. Just over half (56.6%) of the students felt self-plagiarism should not be punishable. The correlation between the knowledge of plagiarism and negative attitudes towards plagiarism was found to be statistically significant (p=0.009). The results demonstrated low practice of plagiarism, possibly due to a lack of self-awareness. Therefore, continuous in-depth education on plagiarism and improved policies should be fostered to promote the integrity of future healthcare professionals. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| رقم الأكسشن: | EJ1409085 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | ERIC |
| تدمد: | 1449-9789 1449-9789 |
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