An academic librarian’s experience using text-matching software as a teaching tool

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Abstract

This chapter discusses the use of a text-matching software service offered by University Libraries to help students improve their writing and reduce instances of accidental plagiarism. In 2016 the library designed a system that allowed students to submit their draft papers to the library, and librarians provided feedback to the students. The service has been constantly evolving in terms of the management/administration of the service. In 2021 the university transitioned from using SafeAssign to Turnitin. This required a revision to the student interface and the creation of tutorials for students and faculty. The library also provided assistance to faculty members writing manuscripts. The project has been well-received by students, faculty, and administrators and can serve as a model for other libraries.

Chapter published in: Academic Integrity and the Role of the Academic Library. Ethics and Integrity in Educational Contexts (Seeland, J., Openo, J. (eds), 2024)
Format
Book Chapter
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10.1007/978-3-031-65731-3_4
Publication Date
2024
Publisher
Springer
Volume
7
First Page
75
Last Page
87
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Community
University Libraries
Recommended Citation

Earp, V.J. (2024). An Academic Librarian’s Experience Using Text-Matching Software as a Teaching Tool. In: Seeland, J., Openo, J. (eds) Academic Integrity and the Role of the Academic Library. Ethics and Integrity in Educational Contexts, vol 7. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-65731-3_4
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Earp, Vanessa. 2024. “An Academic librarian’s Experience Using Text-Matching Software As a Teaching Tool”. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-65731-3_4.
Earp, Vanessa. An Academic librarian’s Experience Using Text-Matching Software As a Teaching Tool. 2024, https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-65731-3_4.