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Plagiarism: Detection Techniques and Tools

2018, International Journal of Innovative Knowledge Concept

Abstract

Plagiarism is an act or practice of taking someone’s words, ideas or concept in one’s own creation without giving credit to the creator. This practice has been carried out since a long time in academia, music, film, painting, sculpture, and dance; to some extent in every dimensions of creative world. But particularly in academia, this practice has been widely spread over last several decades. Different effort has been taken to counter it. Detection of plagiarize text document with high accuracy is a challenging task. Several methods or techniques are used by plagiarism detecting tools or software. A basic mechanism of textual plagiarism detection is based on matching or comparing the input text to the Reference text with Monolingual or Cross lingual detection. Plagiarize segment with references is provided as output of the process. Analyzing the writing style of the author in different part of a particular document, is the another technique used by plagiarism detecting tools or software. The present paper throws some light on the different types of plagiarism in academia and the corresponding technique to detect that. Last part of this paper states some available detection tools and software used by the different stakeholders in the academia.

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What explains the rise in plagiarism cases among students recently?add

The pressure from academic deadlines and the adoption of the Academic Performance Indicator (API) has increased plagiarism incidents. UGC noted that students feel compelled to publish more, leading to unintentional copying from other materials.

How do monolingual and cross-lingual detection techniques differ?add

Monolingual detection techniques identify plagiarism within a single language, while cross-lingual techniques compare texts across different languages. Each method presents unique challenges, particularly the scarcity of effective tools for cross-lingual plagiarism detection.

What are the primary types of textual plagiarism identified in research?add

The study categorizes textual plagiarism into literal and intellectual forms, with literal plagiarism being the most prevalent in academic research. Literal plagiarism involves direct copying of text without appropriate attribution.

Which detection methods contribute to plagiarism identification in texts?add

Commonly utilized methods include character-based, semantic-based, and stylometric-based approaches, each analyzing different textual features for similarity. For instance, fuzzy-based methods assess the meaning of similar words to detect paraphrased content.

How can effective plagiarism detection tools enhance academic integrity?add

The development of comprehensive detection tools, including those that address 'idea plagiarism,' is crucial for fostering academic integrity. Institutions must focus not only on similarity indices but also on encouraging proper citation practices among researchers.

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