In the age of easily accessible information and multiple sources of online content, it is difficult to know whether or not something is original. With content writers often rewriting and paraphrasing ...

You have /3 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. As reported in Inside Higher Ed, a recent study found that free online tools are helping students do ...

In an episode of the sitcom Friends, Joey, a character known for his confidence in the dating world, finds himself feeling rather unconfident about his writing abilities. Joey has been asked by his ...

Paraphrasing tools have been there for a long time and a lot of writers, students, and professionals use these tools to enhance their writing. Paraphrasing isn’t just an act but a proper technique. It ...

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In the realm of academics, being innovative is really important. Plagiarism is not simply something you should avoid to avoid getting in trouble; it’s also something you should avoid to keep your ...

Students write a lot, and the issue of plagiarism (or, at least, wrong paraphrasing) remains topical. As educators, what can you do to help students avoid the problem? Everything starts with suspicion ...