STUDY ON THE KNOWLEDGE OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TOWARDS PLAGIARISM IN PAKISTAN

Syed Imran Ali Zaidi

doi:10.58921/jossams.01.01.019

Syed Imran Ali Zaidi MS Student, Department of Education, SMI University, Karachi

DOI: https://doi.org/10.58921/jossams.01.01.019

Keywords: Plagiarism, Knowledge, University Students

Abstract

This study is designed to find the knowledge level of students towards plagiarism. Survey
methodology is used for this research study. The population for the study includes all the university
students of both public and private universities. Six universities were selected from which a sample
of 180 was drawn (30 respondents from each). Data was collected using a drafted tool. Many
students knew about plagiarism and admitted that it was an unethical practice. Students also agreed
that plagiarism was a very common practice among university students even though university
provided information regarding plagiarism. Many also showed agreement to the fact that copying
from books, journals, websites etc. was plagiarism but many also justified that it was right if teacher
assigned too much work. Students remained neutral regarding the plagiarism percentage allowed
and about the policies of the university for it. Surprisingly, a great number of students did not know
proper referencing of websites. Furthermore, the study found out that students agreed that
plagiarism affected the society greatly.