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Academic integrity, e-cheating & contract cheating

Upholding academic integrity and the evolution of student misconduct

Ask any institution and they are likely to confess their challenges in upholding academic integrity; particularly in light of hybrid and online learning environments. Student misconduct is evolving, with basic forms such as ‘copy and paste’ plagiarism competing with more sophisticated methods, the rise in commercial contract cheating, and use of digital devices for e-cheating. Featuring insights from industry and academia, we’ve curated this collection of downloadable resources, blogs and videos to help you to navigate these developments in academic integrity.

A few handy links right off the bat

Turnitin’s academic integrity solution - Similarity

Check for text similarity in student work instantaneously and flag potential plagiarism to preserve academic integrity.

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Turnitin’s academic integrity and feedback solution - Feedback Studio

Deliver fast, detailed feedback in less time to strengthen your students’ writing and capacity for original work.

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Turnitin’s premier academic integrity solution - Originality

Step up your academic misconduct investigation with actionable data insights and tackle contract cheating.

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Integrity Matters by Turnitin vidcast

Integrity Matters explores academic and research integrity in both work and personal spaces and how educators can nurture original thinking in student work.

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Our community of education & industry professionals

We strive for knowledge sharing amongst the education community and engage experts across industry and academia. Here’s a selection of video discussions we’ve hosted on the topic of academic integrity.

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Tackling the wicked problem of contract cheating: UNSW’s...

In this video, we chat with Professor Cath Ellis from The University of New South Wales (UNSW) about tackling the...

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The psychology of cheating, detection and investigation...

We chat with Dr Guy Curtis, Senior Lecturer, School of Psychological Science at University of Western Australia,...

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Investigating contract cheating cases and harnessing...

We chat with A/Prof. Ann Rogerson, Associate Dean (Education), Faculty of Business and Law at University of...

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Anticipating the impact of AI-based writing on education...

In this video, Lucinda McKnight, Senior Lecturer in Education (Pedagogy and Curriculum) at Deakin University,...

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Academic misconduct management to defend against contract...

In this video, we chat with Kane Murdoch from Macquarie University about his role in academic misconduct...

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An ecosystem to support institutional academic misconduct...

In this video, we chat with Dr Jasmine Thomas and Renee Desmarchelier about their respective roles at the...

"There's always going to be a certain proportion [of students] who are going to strive to cheat or feel that their only option….and unless as an educational institution, we are prepared to turn to face the reality of that and take responsibility for doing something about it, this problem ain't going anywhere."


Professor Cath Ellis
Faculty of Arts,
Design and Architecture,
University of New South Wales

Eager for more tips, tricks, and educational best practices?

Check out this selection of integrity-related blogs to delve a little deeper. You might also like to visit the main Turnitin Blog for even more content from our global education community.

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Deterring contract cheating through early writing...

What are students thinking and feeling at the moment in which they seek out external, unauthorised help to...

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The evolution of academic integrity approaches and where...

It’s been said that cheating is as old as learning itself, and it’s a pretty accurate analogy. It captures the...

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Academic integrity as a precursor to workplace ethics

We explore the link between students' relationship with academic integrity early in their education, and the...

Resources to take away

Featured eBook

Advancing academic integrity: Trends in e-cheating, contract cheating & more

Academic misconduct in one form or another has plagued teaching and learning since the dawn of education, and any attempt to ‘solve’ student cheating must consider the varied and enduring motivations that exist, and how they’re impacted by new developments such as the growth of technology in teaching and learning practices.

The digital era, and specifically the global shift to remote and hybrid learning, has forced institutions to confront new forms and increased rates of academic misconduct. Fortunately, technology tools have also empowered them to be more aware and better equipped to detect academic integrity breaches and identify learners’ needs.

How can we navigate these emerging trends to turn a corner with cheating and uphold integrity in learning? Download our ebook to learn more.

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Academic Integrity 101

When you think about academic integrity, what comes to mind first? You may conceptualise it based on your...

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Plagiarism Spectrum 2.0

The Plagiarism Spectrum 2.0 identifies twelve types of unoriginal work — both traditional forms of plagiarism and...

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Designing assessments with integrity

Assessment bridges the gap between teaching and learning, but do you and your instructors know the keys to...

Ready for an informative webinar?

Our regular webinars showcase expert knowledge and solutions to facilitate the process of teaching and learning. Watch these integrity-focused sessions, on demand.

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Contract Cheating, e-Cheating and Academic Integrity

In light of the shift to remote learning and the associated challenges,...

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Building Academic Integrity: Best Practices in Teaching &...

By building a culture of academic integrity, educators can maximise...

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A positive approach to academic integrity and the...

In this session, we shine a light on how academic misconduct unfolds and...

How Turnitin helps the academic community

Educators and administrators around the world love Turnitin’s suite of academic integrity solutions, including Similarity, Feedback Studio, and Originality. Powered by a world-leading content database, they enable teaching staff and students to uphold integrity in their workflow and validate learning outcomes.

User story

"Once we implemented Turnitin, we immediately saw the benefits to the entire iCollege community. Students are consistently equipped with the knowledge and skills to move through the education, and the rest of their lives, with academic integrity as a well-formed and well-understood foundation."

— Eve Ollerenshaw

Case Study

Feedback Studio improves assessment integrity and quality...

We look at the implementation of Turnitin Feedback Studio at Royal Greenhill Institute of Technology (RGIT), a...

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Turnitin Feedback Studio strengthens academic integrity...

In this case study, we examine the implementation of Turnitin Feedback Studio at Our Lady of Fatima University...

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Universitas Pelita Harapan impacts the lives of over...

In this case study, we examine Universitas Pelita Harapan’s (UPH) adoption of Originality Check, which has saved...

Turnitin’s feedback and grading solutions

Similarity

Comprehensive plagiarism prevention trusted by educators worldwide, to make academic integrity a part of your workflow.

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Feedback Studio

Meaningful insights for student writing excellence that addresses plagiarism, streamlines grading, and facilitates feedback.

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Originality

The new standard in academic integrity to help keep integrity at the core of all student work and investigate issues of authorship.

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