AN AUTOMATED STUDENT PLAGIARISM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION – EFFICACY AND ADOPTION CONSIDERATIONS

Mohini Grobler

doi:10.5281/zenodo.11002346

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AN AUTOMATED STUDENT PLAGIARISM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION – EFFICACY AND ADOPTION CONSIDERATIONS

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AN AUTOMATED STUDENT PLAGIARISM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION – EFFICACY AND ADOPTION CONSIDERATIONS Mohini Grobler School of Management, Varsity College, Independent Institute of Education, Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa Abstract The prevalence of student plagiarism poses a formidable challenge to academic integrity. This study presents incumbent factors and considerations in the implementation of an automated student plagiarism management system, grounded in the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), at a private higher education institution. The TAM, recognized for its relevance in technology adoption, guides the design and implementation of the automated system, aiming to discern its impact on academic acceptance. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research integrates quantitative analysis of usage statistics from the system and thematic analysis of open-ended surveys distributed to a purposive sample of academics. The study spans 2021 to 2023, during which 2139 plagiarism cases were reported and managed by the automated system, revealing salient patterns. Notably, the codification of policy parameters within the TAM framework effectively redirects unintentional plagiarism cases towards rehabilitation programs, indicating nuanced handling of diverse infractions. Penalties for intentional plagiarism serve as deterrents, evidenced by reduced repeat offenses. This paper demonstrates the usefulness of TAM in transitioning from manual to automated systems and explores nuances of user support for technological advancements and administrative automation. Early acceptance levels, with lower subsequent usage, suggest a gradual decline in adoption of the technology. The case study presented illuminates critical factors influencing the migration from manual to automated plagiarism systems, offering insights into the efficacy and adoption of such technology within an institution. Furthermore, the study aims to contribute to the consolidation of relevant Fourth Industrial Revolution (4-IR) semantics, weaving together themes of plagiarism, academic integrity, automated education systems, and the efficacy of technological adoption. Keywords: Automation, TAM, Student Plagiarism Management, future technology, Administrative Processes

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Grobler M (May 1, 2024) AN AUTOMATED STUDENT PLAGIARISM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN PRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION – EFFICACY AND ADOPTION CONSIDERATIONS. IJAEDU- International E-Journal of Advances in Education 10 27 & 28 -Joint Issue 60–74.

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