The persistent plague of plagiarism

Abstract

Purpose

This article aims to introduce the numerous library web sites devoted to the issue of plagiarism.

Design/methodology/approach

Surveys several web sites devoted to the issue of plagiarism and compares them against each other. The author notes the intended audience and approach in each site.

Findings

Many web sites examining the issue of plagiarism have been developed and are maintained by libraries. The topic of plagiarism has clearly entered the purview of librarians.

Originality/value

Even though all web sites examined were created by libraries, not all sites are equal. Some clearly state what plagiarism is, while others provide tutorials as the method of instruction. As such, this survey provides many options from which to choose so that one can determine which approach is appropriate for their own institution to use.

Citation

Maxymuk, J. (2006), "The persistent plague of plagiarism", The Bottom Line, Vol. 19 No. 1, pp. 44-47. https://doi.org/10.1108/08880450610643070