College of Education for Girls – University of Shatrah Organises a Technical Workshop on the Phenomenon of Plagiarism in Scientific Research

College of Education for Girls – University of Shatrah

Organises a Technical Workshop on the Phenomenon of Plagiarism in Scientific Research

As part of the college's efforts to consolidate the principles of academic honesty and strengthen research integrity in the academic community, the College of Education for Girls – University of Shatrah held a technical workshop entitled:

(Plagiarism in Scientific Research: Its Causes and Detection Mechanisms)

Under the patronage of the President of the University of Shatrah, Prof. Dr. Basim Abdul-Hussein Jarallah, and under the supervision of the Dean of the College of Education for Girls, Prof. Dr. Afrah Abd Maktouf, the Department of Arabic Language organised this workshop, with the care of the Head of Department, Asst. Prof. Dr. Taiseer Qasim Atiya.

The lecture was delivered by Lecturer Dr. Mohammed Hashim (Open College of Education), while the session was moderated by Lecturer Dr. Khalid Raheem Bayish of the College of Education for Girls – University of Shatrah, in the presence of a number of teaching staff members and a group of students.

The workshop shed light on the seriousness of plagiarism and its negative impact on the quality of scientific output, reviewed the main forms and types of plagiarism and the modern methods adopted for similarity detection, and set out the ethical and legal frameworks governing research work in universities.

The workshop's themes included:

First – The concept of plagiarism and its types:

Defining the term, and distinguishing between correct quotation and illegitimate plagiarism.

Second – Causes of plagiarism:

Weak research experience, lack of academic awareness, and the pressure of completing study requirements.

Third – Detection mechanisms and remedies:

– Similarity detection software

– Correct scholarly citation

– The responsibility of the researcher and the supervising professor

– The role of universities in spreading a culture of academic integrity

Fourth – Discussions and applications:

The workshop included scholarly contributions from the department's students, focusing on ways to strengthen academic honesty and consolidate sound research conduct in graduation projects and class research.

Conclusion of the workshop:

The workshop concluded with recommendations stressing the need to adopt sound research practices, activate academic oversight, and strengthen a culture of ethical responsibility in the university community.

This workshop is part of a series of scientific and awareness activities carried out by the Department of Arabic Language within its academic and community responsibility, aimed at raising the research awareness of its students.

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