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plagiarism in 2026
March 31, 2026
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Plagiarism in 2026: Key Insights from Real Survey Data
Key Takeaways from Our Survey  Over 37.8 million submissions-based feedback were analyzed across academic formats  Average submission length: ~672 words (mini-essay range dominates)  Highly original content (0–5% similarity) accounts for the majority  However, ~28% of…
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Cryptomnesia
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September 1, 2019
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Does Cryptomnesia Excuse Plagiarism?

Recently, I heard a bizarre story highlighting how far some students have gone to pass off someone else’s work as their own. A high school English teacher had approached a…
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Effective Feedback
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September 1, 2019
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Providing Effective Feedback on Student Papers

Providing effective feedback on student papers is one of the most challenging yet rewarding parts of teaching. In general, I’ve found that my students appreciate substantive feedback and nearly always…
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History of Plagiarism
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September 1, 2019
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A Short History of Academic Plagiarism

When and how did plagiarism become a thing? What does plagiarism look like in the 21st century? And how can we stop students from cheating on papers, thereby cheating themselves…
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Plagiarism 101
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August 1, 2019
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Plagiarism 101: What is it?

What is Plagiarism? Simply put, plagiarism is the practice of representing someone else’s intellectual property as your own. Even if it’s accidental, it’s still plagiarism. For example, let’s say you’re…
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Teaching Ethical Writing
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July 1, 2019
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Teaching Ethical Writing: Step-by-Step Guide

Instilling ethical writing habits in students is one of the most daunting tasks that teachers face today. With mounting classroom sizes and increasing expectations from parents and administration, there is…