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Developing Information Literacy through TurnitinUK Plagiarism Detection Software
Deborah Trayhurn
Learning and Teaching Support
Subject and Programme Leaders Northumbria Conference
May 2008
Workshop content
Discuss Northumbria and Programme strategies using TurnitinUK
Highlight ways the TurnitinUK software has been used to develop academic practice and improve information literacy.
Examine Programme responsibilities and share best practices
Consider outcomes for Programme / subject, plan responses
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Northumbria Context
Holistic and Preventative approach Integrated involvement with Library and Student
Services staff, active engagement in programmes Recognition of Programme, Subject and School
responsibilities Undertaking policy coverage across programmes –
UG, PG, PGR regardless programme length Developing practice with collaborative partners Use of TurnitinUK as part of the preventative toolkit
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Context Academic Misconduct ARNA, GGAP (new edition) University expresses regulations through ARNA
Processes and procedures
Guidelines for Good Assessment Practice : Principle of students’ responsibility to demonstrate to staff
that the work they submit for assessment is their own
More important issue is to prevent academic misconduct where we can
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Preventative principles Assessment strategies use approaches for
designing out academic misconduct, review progress in this annually
Seek increased student involvement in assessment process
We build a learning climate to foster integrity We apply coherent policies consistently
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Assessment strategy uses approaches for designing out academic misconduct – such as Updating methods and questions set for coursework
on each delivery integrative questions requiring comparing,
contrasting, synthesis and application in authentic assessment
customised data sets or random allocation of tasks to students
annotated bibliography to demonstrate use of materials and skills in critique reducing numbers of essays or reports
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Designing out cntd
Reflective logs or critique of process Staging posts so assessment flows from
early approach and feedback to final summative submission
Clear communication about links between assessment and learning
Clear scheduling of tasks with module topics Assessment schedule indicating feedback
points
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Learning climate for integrity Includes
electronic submission of work process where there is
regular discussion of work in progress working papers included in assignment hand-in practice using variety methods such as presentations use of vivas as mandatory elements for large pieces of
work use of technical support to review papers such as proof-
reading PDS – TurnitinUK
used from outset of studies, planned with development information literacy through all programmes
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Academic Misconduct : technical support for use
TurnitinUK compares submitted work to its database - produces an Originality Report showing any matching text and the source from which this is drawn
PGR TurnitinUK own account set up with Supervisor /School, use
formative approach, formative B method account set up with Supervisor /School, Summative for
Mid-point progression and final thesis stages, summative C method
Taught progs, modules set up for programme use all levels
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Consistent practices - Programme responsibilities
ensure students have assessments meeting strategy scheduled with enough
time / opportunity to carry out the tasks understanding of importance and integration of the
task set opportunity to develop skills and confidence chance to discuss the materials and assessments set understanding of expectations of UK and NU practices
for the academic world opportunity to link with Student Services specialist staff
Learning climate which fosters integrity
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Possible Model School policy
Programme team determines approaches with Library specialist staff to develop Information Literacy ‘IL’ programme which includes formative use of TurnitinUK
Modules are determined to act as focal points for demonstration of IL development
Where collaborative partners are involved – determine model of practice to ensure consistency
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‘Level’ approach using eLP
Level 4 supported by information specialist staff Early practices Sem 1 various skills including writing
precis & use of Endnote using the TurnitinUK system practical demo through eLP interpreting the Originality Reports from Tii gaining confidence in developing repeat use of Tii
Developing skills Sem 2 using Tii in another, different module context using Tii in summative mode
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Model contd
Level 5 supported by Info specialist staff Formative use of Tii across modules, Formative
and summative use of Tii in larger piece of assessment
Level 6 Mandatory use of Tii for dissertations, project and
other larger pieces of work
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PG and PGR
PG model follow principles of formative practices and support to develop skills in conjunction with IL reading Originality reports and developing writing mandatory use for dissertations
PGR students model of practice includes formal submission of mid-point progression and final thesis as formal requirement
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Collaborative partners
Consistency is important, sites should mirror practices at NU
Two types CV links Franchise – Where programmes
run in tandem run past practice
Validated TurnitinUK available to all partners under NU
license.
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Detailed policy at module level
Determine Operational lead on setting up module /assignmt Materials used to support students … Engagement expected with CV partners Details of use of Tii with the assignment
Formative, dates specified Reading of Originality Report (OR) OR activity integrated into teaching – generic
comment in class activities recommended with support for individual students
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Originality Reports ‘OR’
What it tells us Textual matches only “Simply a tool to help find sources that contain similar text”
Limitations Includes citations, quoted text and bibliography entries
Possible actions Careful examination of both submitted paper and matching
sources liaising with other HEIs worldwide Proceed within University guidelines, see Appendix for
Regs
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Viewing OR
Available from an assignment inbox
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Example uses
Students have a lecture on plagiarism and using TurnitinUK delivered by library specialist developing understanding of the importance of good academic writing and how seriously plagiarism is viewed.
They are directed to the area in the module and as a practice they can submit 2 documents to practice using Tii, also they can see whether they require help with their writing.
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eLP site example
The link to the TurnitinUK submission area and text explaining the process
Tii PDF handout for students created by the library Link to slides from the presentation Instructions about enrolling on Skills plus and how to
access the plagiarism and Tii tutorials Link to referencing materials supplied by the library,
Cite them right etc. Details of Help and support from the Library and
also Study advice service
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Resources
• MARCET eLP/TurnitinUK user notes: –
- TurnitinUK Methods Overview;TurnitinUK Assignment Screen Settings; Formative use B for learning ;Summative use C for checking
- eLP site
• EndnoteX for Research Students
available from Marcet
• ALSO Jisc Pas ‘Being an information literate researcher: tips for avoiding plagiarism’
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Activity
Consider how far you might develop use for your area
Indicate any further assistance that could be provided
Share and compare your views to those from another context, perhaps one you work alongside.
Review any other views about developing Information Literacy using Tii overall in whole group.
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contacts
For further discussion or assistance please contact
Deborah Trayhurn Academic Adviser
0191 243 7254 [email protected]
Margaret Home Marcet
0191 227 4186 [email protected]
