Potholes in the information highway: the Internet and plagiarism

The Internet is an appealing medium for its potential to improve the educational experience for both traditional and distance learning students. A wealth of information on a wide variety of topics offers assistance, and apparently, temptation. Although the student handbook at every institution contains some language defining plagiarism, I am unaware of any definitions that include mention of the Internet and digital media. This has blurred the line for many students and created additional burdens for the academic community. This paper reviews my experience with Internet plagiarism and discusses two possible solutions.