Awareness of Plagiarism

2019 ◽  
pp. 602-621
Author(s):  
Reham Sulaiman Alhinai ◽  
Rahma Ibrahim Al-Mahrooqi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Academic Proficiency ◽  
Sultan Qaboos University ◽  
Foundation Program ◽  
English Students

Evaluating students by giving them assignments and projects is essential for their learning. Yet the validity of this assessment can be threatened by the serious problem of plagiarism. Researchers have found that copying another's work is very common in schools (Decoo, 2002) and is caused by several factors. Curiously, most prominent among these is lack of awareness of what plagiarism is (Pritchett, 2010). Thus, this chapter tries to measure this awareness among English students in a Foundation Program at Oman's Sultan Qaboos University and determine how their teachers deal with it. The sample included 40 English Foundation students (20 males and 20 females) and 20 instructors (10 males and 10 females). A questionnaire revealed that these students lacked awareness of plagiarism because its meaning had not been explained at school. Participants thus suggested receiving more instruction about proper citation and quotation as one solution to the problem. Instructors dealt with plagiarism in different ways, with such penalties as deducting marks the most common. Moreover, a negative relationship was found between students' academic proficiency and their willingness to plagiarize. To help these Foundation students to avoid facing difficulties in higher education, the study suggested teaching them, while still in school, how to cite, quote, and use references without plagiarizing.

Awareness of Plagiarism

2015 ◽  
pp. 307-326
Author(s):  
Reham Sulaiman Alhinai ◽  
Rahma Ibrahim Al-Mahrooqi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Academic Proficiency ◽  
Sultan Qaboos University ◽  
Foundation Program ◽  
English Students

Evaluating students by giving them assignments and projects is essential for their learning. Yet the validity of this assessment can be threatened by the serious problem of plagiarism. Researchers have found that copying another's work is very common in schools (Decoo, 2002) and is caused by several factors. Curiously, most prominent among these is lack of awareness of what plagiarism is (Pritchett, 2010). Thus, this chapter tries to measure this awareness among English students in a Foundation Program at Oman's Sultan Qaboos University and determine how their teachers deal with it. The sample included 40 English Foundation students (20 males and 20 females) and 20 instructors (10 males and 10 females). A questionnaire revealed that these students lacked awareness of plagiarism because its meaning had not been explained at school. Participants thus suggested receiving more instruction about proper citation and quotation as one solution to the problem. Instructors dealt with plagiarism in different ways, with such penalties as deducting marks the most common. Moreover, a negative relationship was found between students' academic proficiency and their willingness to plagiarize. To help these Foundation students to avoid facing difficulties in higher education, the study suggested teaching them, while still in school, how to cite, quote, and use references without plagiarizing.

scholarly journals Job insecurity, sense of coherence and the general health of employees at a higher education institution in South Africa

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 660-670
Author(s):  
Sam T Setati ◽  
Marius Stander ◽  
Wilfred Isioma Ukpere
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
General Health ◽  
Job Insecurity ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Life Questionnaire ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Cross Sectional

This study investigated the relationship between job insecurity, sense of coherence and general health of employees in a higher education institution in South Africa. A cross-sectional survey design was used. A random sample (n = 229) was taken from academic and non-academic staff members of the institution. The Job Insecurity Inventory, General Health Questionnaire and Orientation to Life Questionnaire were administered. The results showed that a negative relationship exists between job insecurity and general health, while a positive relationship exists between sense of coherence and general health. High job insecurity and a weak sense of coherence predicted ill health. Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended that higher education institutions should attend to job insecurity by communicating effectively with employees, in order to clarify expectations, and ensure support from supervisors. Developing the employees’ sense of coherence can positively impact on their wellness. Owing to the cross-sectional design of the study, no conclusions regarding causality was drawn.

Omani English Language Learners' Perceptions of Interactive and Online Listening and Speaking Activities

2019 ◽  
pp. 137-158
Author(s):  
Melissa Rebekah Bodola
Keyword(s):  
English Language Learners ◽  
Language Learners ◽  
Extracurricular Activities ◽  
English Language ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Foreign Language Anxiety ◽  
Sultan Qaboos University ◽  
Group Of Seven ◽  
Foundation Program ◽  
Listening And Speaking

Online learning calls for a revolution in course development for English language teaching. This chapter examines the effects of interpersonal interaction, computer-mediated tasks, and podcasting on engagement in listening and speaking activities by exploring instruction that promotes fluent and accurate speech, in addition to the potential benefits of employing student podcasts as authentic listening materials. Fifty-one L1 Arabic English language learners (ELLs) from an intermediate English cohort of the Foundation Program for English Language (FPEL) at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) in Oman responded to a 24-question online survey that addressed their perceptions of classroom-based and online listening and speaking activities. To further ascertain students' motivations, the researcher interviewed a focus group of seven learners from the cohort and examined willingness to engage in speaking activities inside the classroom and as part of extracurricular activities. Findings suggest an influence of foreign language anxiety (FLA) on participation.

scholarly journals Die Evaluering Van ‘N Eentalige Toelatingstoets Wat Vir Toelating Tot Hoër Onderwys In ’N Veeltalige Konteks Gebruik Word

2007 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elize Koch
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
South African ◽  
First Language ◽  
Item Bias ◽  
Language Groups ◽  
Admissions Test ◽  
English Second Language ◽  
Structural Differences ◽  
African Context ◽  
English Students

The evaluation of monolingual admissions test used for admission to higher education in a plurilingual context. This study aims to critically evaluate the practice to use monolingual admissions tests across diverse language groups. The specific aim of the study was, accordingly, to evaluate the bias, across language groups, of a reading comprehension test used for admission to higher education. The subsequent aim was to decide about the scalar equivalence of the test across three language groups, namely Afrikaans and English students and students who are first language speakers of an African language. Item bias and structural differences between the English first and English second language groups were found, while structural differences continued to be found after deleting the DIF items from the test. Implications for fair admissions testing in the South African context are discussed. Opsomming: Hierdie stukkie het dit ten doel om die praktyk om eentalige toelatingstoetse oor taalgroepe heen te gebruik, krities te evalueer. Die oogmerk van die studie was gevolglik om ’n toets van leesbegrip wat vir toelating tot universiteit gebruik word en wat slegs in Engels beskikbaar is, te evalueer vir sydigheid. Die uiteindelike oogmerk was om oor die skaalekwivalensie van die toets ten opsigte van drie taalgroepe te besluit, naamlik Afrikaanse en Engelse studente en studente met ’n Afrika taal as eerste taal. Item sydigheid en strukturele verskille tussen Engels eerstetaal sprekers en Engels tweedetaal sprekers is gevind, terwyl strukturele verskille na die verwydering van die DIF items voorgeduur het. Implikasies vir billike toelatingstoetsing in Suid-Afrika word bespreek.

scholarly journals An Investigation into the Role of Extracurricular Activities in Supporting and Enhancing Students' Academic Performance in Tertiary Foundation Programs in Oman

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 1528
Author(s):  
Hranush Ginosyan ◽  
Victoria Tuzlukova ◽  
Fayaz Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Extracurricular Activities ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Performance Enhancement ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Student Survey ◽  
Sultan Qaboos University ◽  
Foundation Program

Sensing the pulse of globalization and the job market, the most recent trends in Oman’ s tertiary education are about teaching methods and education practices’ improvement. Recognizing the multidimensional and dynamic nature of the tertiary education learning environment, especially its foundation program cluster, and identified benefits of extra-curricular activities in having a positive impact on students, this paper reports on a study that examines the role of extracurricular activities as channels of support and foundation program students’ academic performance enhancement. In more detail, using the example of the extracurricular activities offered by the Centre for Preparatory Studies at Sultan Qaboos University, it focuses on the student-perceived factors related to the value of participation in the extracurricular activities and subsequent effects on the tertiary foundation program students’ development. The study employed a mixed study research design. The data was obtained from two instruments, namely student survey and student reflections which were then auto-analyzed using Google forms software. The findings revealed that extracurricular activities could provide a platform for new ways of learning, academic support, extra practice, variety and fun, and student skills’ improvement. Specifically, they showed some improvement on the foundation program students’ linguistic competences, critical thinking and time management skills. Also, involvement in structured extracurricular activities boosts students’ self-confidence and self-esteem, and mitigates their transitional challenges.

scholarly journals Reviewer Acknowledgements for Higher Education Studies, Vol. 8, No. 1

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 72
Author(s):  
Sherry Lin
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Educational Research ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
State University ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Application Form ◽  
Sultan Qaboos University ◽  
Language And Culture ◽  
City State ◽  
E Mail

Higher Education Studies wishes to acknowledge the following individuals for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Their help and contributions in maintaining the quality of the journal are greatly appreciated.Higher Education Studies is recruiting reviewers for the journal. If you are interested in becoming a reviewer, we welcome you to join us. Please find the application form and details at http://recruitment.ccsenet.org and e-mail the completed application form to [email protected] for Volume 8, Number 1Abdelaziz Mohammed, Albaha University, Saudi ArabiaAlina Mag, University Lucian Blaga of Sibiu, RomaniaAntonina Lukenchuk, National Louis University, USAArbabisarjou Azizollah, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, IranAynur Yürekli, İzmir University of Economics, TurkeyCarmen P. Mombourquette, University of Lethbridge, CanadaDibakar Sarangi, Directorate of Teacher Education and State Council for Educational research and Training, IndiaGeraldine N. Hill, Elizabeth City State University, United StatesGregory S. Ching, Lunghwa University of Science and Technology, TaiwanHüseyin Serçe, Selçuk University, TurkeyJohn Cowan, Edinburgh Napier University, United KingdomLung-Tan Lu, Fo Guang University, Taiwan, TaiwanManjet Kaur Mehar Singh, Universiti Sains Malaysia, MalaysiaNayereh Shahmohammadi, Academic Staff in Organization for Educational Research and Planning, IranOsman Cekic, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, TurkeyPhilip Denton, Liverpool John Moores University, United KingdomQing Xie, Jiangnan University, ChinaSandhya Rao Mehta, Sultan Qaboos University, IndiaTeguh Budiharso, Center of Language and Culture Studies, IndonesiaTuija A. Turunen, University of Lapland, FinlandWhatmore Chikwature, Mutare Polytechnic, Zimbabwe

scholarly journals Reviewer Acknowledgements for Higher Education Studies, Vol. 8, No. 2

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 107
Author(s):  
Sherry Lin
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Instructional Technologies ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Application Form ◽  
Educational Management ◽  
Sultan Qaboos University ◽  
Language And Culture ◽  
Catholic University ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
Faculty Of Education

Higher Education Studies wishes to acknowledge the following individuals for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Their help and contributions in maintaining the quality of the journal are greatly appreciated.Higher Education Studies is recruiting reviewers for the journal. If you are interested in becoming a reviewer, we welcome you to join us. Please find the application form and details at http://recruitment.ccsenet.org and e-mail the completed application form to [email protected] for Volume 8, Number 2Abdelaziz Mohammed, Albaha University, Saudi ArabiaAlina Mag, University Lucian Blaga of Sibiu, RomaniaAnna Liduma, Riga Teacher Training and Educational Management Academy, LatviaAntonina Lukenchuk, National Louis University, USAArbabisarjou Azizollah, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, IranAynur Yürekli, İzmir University of Economics, TurkeyCarmen P. Mombourquette, University of Lethbridge, CanadaDibakar Sarangi, Directorate of Teacher Education and State Council for Educational research and Training, IndiaGerard Hoyne, School of Health Sciences, University of Notre Dame Australia, AustraliaGregory S. Ching, Fu Jen Catholic University, TaiwanHermes Loschi, University of Campinas, BrazilHuda Fadhil Halawachy, University of Mosul, IraqHüseyin Serçe, Selçuk University, TurkeyJayanti Dutta, Panjab University, IndiaJohn Cowan, Edinburgh Napier University, United KingdomKholood Moustafa Alakawi, Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Saudi ArabiaLung-Tan Lu, Fo Guang University, Taiwan, TaiwanMehmet Ersoy, Lecturer-Department of Computer Education and Instructional Technologies, TurkeyMei Jiun Wu, Faculty of Education, University of Macau, ChinaMeric Ozgeldi, Mersin University, TurkeyMichael John Maxel Okoche, Uganda Management Institute, UgandaNancy Maynes, Nipissing University, Schulich School of Education, Canada, CanadaNicos Souleles, Cyprus University of Technology, CyprusQing Xie, Jiangnan University, ChinaRanjit Kaur Gurdial Singh, The Kilmore International School, AustraliaSahar Ahadi, Islamic Azad University of Mashhad, IranSakiru Abiodun, Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, NigeriaSandhya Rao Mehta, Sultan Qaboos University, IndiaTeguh Budiharso, Center of Language and Culture Studies, IndonesiaVasiliki Brinia, Athens University of Economic and Business, GreeceWaldiney Mello, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

scholarly journals EFEKTIFITAS MEKANISME TATA KELOLA TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI TERHADAP INOVASI TI DAN KINERJA TI

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 8-12
Author(s):  
Anwar Fattah ◽  
Resad Setyadi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Performance Management ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
It Governance ◽  
Steering Committee ◽  
Business Objectives ◽  
It Innovation ◽  
It Performance

Information technology supports the achievement of business objectives in the organization. Higher education institutions is a business organization engaged in the field of education, research and devotion to the society in the Know Tridharma College.  Effective IT governance ensures the alignment between IT and the business objectives. The study seeks to examin empirically IT governance mechanisms affecting the overall effectiveness of IT governance. In addition, this study examines effective IT governance relationships and IT performance in higher education organizations. The sampling techniques in this study are multi-stage purposeful random sampling. In order, the researchers will incorporate the surveys online. Analyzed by Quantitative Data and method of a Partial Least Squares (PLS-SEM) equation using Smart PLS 3.0. The results obtained from this research show significant positive relationships between effectiveness IT governance and the following mechanisms: IT steering Committee, senior management involvement in IT, and organizational communication systems and relationships between the effectiveness of ITG with IT innovation and IT performance. And insignificant negative relationship between organizational Performance management system and effectiness IT Governance also IT Innovation and IT Performance.

scholarly journals Effective Use of Benchmarking: The Context of the Centre for Preparatory Studies in Oman

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arab World English Journal ◽  
Meenalochana Inguva
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
Small Study ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Quality Of Instruction ◽  
Sultan Qaboos University ◽  
Foundation Program ◽  
Effective Use ◽  
Point Of Reference

This paper examines the importance and the process of developing benchmarks for the courses offered at the Centre for Preparatory Studies, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman. Benchmarks are necessary for improving the quality of instruction. Considering the importance of benchmarking and taking it as a point of reference, a small study was undertaken at the Centre for Preparatory Studies to develop benchmarks for each course offered in the General Foundation Program. One of the aims of developing benchmarks was to make it clear to students what is expected of them at the end of each course. The study draws on some examples of benchmarking models to draft benchmarks for the purpose of study. The exploratory method was followed for gaining insights to write benchmarks. Literature review showed that course objectives are used synonymously with benchmarks. The outcomes of the research project played a significant role in designing curricula for the GFP courses though it was quite a challenging task. It is important to draft concise and clear benchmarks, which are accessible and comprehensible for students and teachers. So, using the level-specific proficiency descriptors, can-do statements for each skill bench markers were written to make it comprehensible for students to know what is expected of them by the end of each course. Benchmarks used in one context may not be effective in other contexts. One important insight gained was what benchmarking is and what it is not.

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