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
Automation TAM Student Plagiarism Management future technology Administrative Processes
My wonderful husband and daughter who always support me. My father who reviewed my work and my mother who kept us going.
Birincil Dil | İngilizce |
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Konular | İletişim Eğitimi |
Bölüm | Makaleler |
Yazarlar | |
Erken Görünüm Tarihi | 22 Nisan 2024 |
Yayımlanma Tarihi | 3 Mayıs 2024 |
Gönderilme Tarihi | 19 Şubat 2024 |
Kabul Tarihi | 20 Mart 2024 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2024Cilt: 10 Sayı: 27 & 28 -Joint Issue |
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