How to produce first class work

Producing first class work isn’t easy. Even if you scored highly in college, bear in mind that anything that scores over 70% at undergraduate level is considered first class work – wherever possible, aim for this. Follow these five tips to achieve the top grade. Understand What’s Required All first class work features the following: … Read more

Plagiarism and the fraud triangle

Fraud and plagiarism

Plagiarism comprises a major academic fraud. It dwarfs the validity of academic effort and further impedes the quality of academic research. Many academic institutions decry the proliferation of the vice among students. To oversee the initiative, such institutions align themselves to stringent guidelines, which define the parameters of plagiarism, and the interventions that will engage … Read more

Plagiarism from a teacher’s point of view

Teacher in the classroom

There’s already a lot of information out there on the Internet and in handouts from schools/colleges/universities, even on this website, in relation to plagiarism. You know what it is: copying someone else’s work to benefit your own success without paraphrasing (re-writing in your own words so you can show your understanding of the material).  Also, … Read more

5 innovative online learning companies that will change education in the next 5 years

Online learning

With the advances and availability of technology, traditional classrooms delivery systems are transforming into online learning opportunities. Current avenues of instruction include college and university courses developed and maintained by the institutions. Due to costs and the speed of emerging innovations, much of the online coursework is transferring to companies with the funding, staff, and technology platforms … Read more

Clonewolf Plagiarism Checker Review (Score: 4 out of 6)

Clonewolf plagiarism checker

Verdict: Clonewolf is a firm favourite. The accuracy of the scanner is hard to beat and it is super easy-to-use. Update: Clonewolf is no longer operational. Service:  Clonewolf Plagiarism Checker https://www.clonewolf.com/ What are the subscription options? e.g. free, paid only, paid and free. If paid options, what length of subscription/price structure is offered? A free … Read more

How study skills can be applied to achieve academic success

Smiling male student near university building

In this article, a student writer discusses how mastering various study skills – referencing and paraphrasing in particular – can contribute towards your academic success. The following article will discuss how study skills can be applied to achieve academic success. It will focus on two key skills, activities related to the main topic of discussion, … Read more

How to avoid plagiarism: a student’s perspective

Student inside a university building

In this article, a student at North Georgia Technical College explains how to avoid plagiarism, from her own perspective. Paraphrasing is taking other persons’ ideas and reconstructing a sentence, while using synonyms to appear as though they are your own ideas. Paraphrasing is considered a form of plagiarism. As a whole, plagiarism is stealing other … Read more

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