Plagiarism Phenomenon in Europe
Paulo C. Dias, Ana Sofia Bastos (Orgs.), 254 págs., 2013
Paulo C. Dias, Ana Sofia Bastos (Orgs.), 254 págs., 2013
This book aims to explore the state of the art about a phenomenon that has increased visibility and interest from academics, teachers and parents in the European context. Thus, through the book, the reader will have access to a deep discussion of what is meant by plagiarism and its almost epidemic nature on school work; access to key research findings regarding the prevalence of the phenomenon and its implications for motivation and student learning; and a set of suggestions for a systemic intervention to prevent plagiarism, with practical strategies for students, parents, teacher and staff of educational systems.