NET2019 - Interpreting possible plagiarism using Turnitin by university nursing lecturers

This study asked senior university lecturers, to what extent they understand how to detect possible plagiarism. What elements are employed to interpret the software, Turnitin, to highlight similarities with other works and possible academic breaches. Findings suggest that Turnitin can only look at matching semantics. Academic assignments need a cognisant, experienced academic to understand nuances of cyber-cheating or possible plagiarism. Triggers that prompt further investigation of a piece of work suspected of plagiarism are varied, including the colour blocking of high originality sections. The interpretation of possible plagiarism isn’t straightforward for staff which belies a consistent approach