Improving Online Assignments to Deter Plagiarism

Abstract

Student plagiarism in online learning environments inhibits student learning and damages institutional reputations. Instructors may use many methods and technologies to instructors to combat plagiarism in online classrooms, including the use of plagiarism detection tools, establishing and administering academic integrity policies, developing effective education programs, and improving assessment practices. The focus of this paper is on reducing plagiarism in online learning environments by improving the design of student assignments.