Usage of Plagiarism Softwares by Postgraduate Students at Ambo University: Second-Year Students in Focus
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Plagiarism, Familiarity, Causes, Awareness, ExploringAbstract
The familiarity and reasons of plagiarism among postgraduate students reveal their grasp of academic integrity and attitudes about originality in scholarly work. This study examines Ambo University postgraduate students' plagiarism awareness and reasons. The 2024 survey included 219 second-year postgraduates. Descriptive research was utilized to examine plagiarism familiarity and causes among Ambo University postgraduate second-year students. A questionnaire and interview were employed to collect study data. Data were examined quantitatively and subjectively. Data was examined quantitatively using SPSS 25 and qualitatively using interviews. The survey found low plagiarism awareness among Ambo University postgraduates. They also didn't know Ambo University's plagiarism policies. This study also found that students plagiarize due to a lack of awareness, accessibility, digital environment, pressure to meet deadlines, academic anxiety, time constraints, lack of plagiarism training, skill, load, and advisor contact. Thus, ethics and plagiarism courses, seminars, and workshops should teach students about plagiarism and fair publishing. All responsible bodies should endeavor to reduce postgraduate student plagiarism. Finally, Ethiopian universities and research institutions should eliminate plagiarism.
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