Category Academic Integrity & Plagiarism

Academic Integrity & Plagiarism

Plagiarism in Journalism: A Threat to Trust

Reading Time: 4 minutesPlagiarism in journalism erodes one of the most important pillars of the media industry: public trust. Journalists are seen as guardians of truth and accountability, but plagiarism scandals have revealed how fragile that trust can be. Whether through copying entire articles, failing to attribute sources, or publishing AI-generated material without transparency, these breaches damage entire […]

Academic Integrity & Plagiarism

The Psychology of Plagiarism: Why Students Cheat

Reading Time: 5 minutesPlagiarism is often portrayed as a simple act of dishonesty, but its roots are far more complex. The psychology of plagiarism examines the internal and external forces that push students to take shortcuts, revealing patterns tied to anxiety, cultural influences, self-perception, and systemic pressures. Instead of viewing plagiarism purely as misconduct, exploring its psychological dimensions […]