Abstract
The study intended to explore the M.Phil scholars’ views regarding the role of plagiarism detecting software for improving the quality of research work. The sample of this study was 30 M.Phil scholars of three public sector universities of central Punjab. The data were collected through semi-structured interview schedule. The data were analyzed through thematic analysis technique. The analysis and synthesis of the data revealed that the respondents acknowledged the positive role of plagiarism detecting software in reducing the academic dishonesty. Plagiarism detecting software highlights the material that is copied. It is very difficult to find out means to avoid plagiarism detection software, but scholars try to avoid plagiarism check by using some tactics like rephrasing, using synonyms and inverted commas. The present study may contribute to reduce plagiarism by sensitizing faculty, scholars and management about the role of plagiarism check in improving the quality of research work by reducing the academic dishonesty at M.Phil level at higher education institutions.
Dr. Muhammad Sarwar,, Muhammad Moin, Mehlah Jabeen. (2016) Role of Plagiarism Detecting Software in Reducing Academic Dishonesty at M.Phil Level, The Dialogue, Volume 11, Issue 4.
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