The aim of the pilot was to identify the social and institutional issues associated with the use of plagiarism detection software. For the period of the pilot, a copy of the software designed by iParadigms (turnitin) was placed on the network, where staff from the participating institutions could access it via a web browser.

Pilot of free-text detection software

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The aim of the pilot was to identify the social and institutional issues associated with the use of plagiarism detection software. For the period of the pilot, a copy of the software designed by iParadigms (turnitin) was placed on the network, where staff from the participating institutions could access it via a web browser. IParadigms are one of the leading suppliers of detection software in the US and the only company to provide detection of web based material and student collusion.

In October 2000, an advertisement was placed in the press inviting institutions to tender to take part in a national pilot of electronic plagiarism detection software. Five sites were selected, each agreeing to pilot the software in five subjects.

  • University of Aberdeen
  • Dudley College
  • Liverpool Hope
  • University of Staffordshire
  • University of Wales, College Newport

This report will be of interest to technical and academic staff at FE or HE institutions that are considering using plagiarism detection software.

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Summary
Start date
1 January 2000
End date
30 June 2000
Funding programme
Plagiarism programme
Topic