Plagiarism: Still need to be addressed

Pages: 1559-1563
Narender Kumar (Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar Library, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, Haryana)

The concept of plagiarism is addressed partially so far amongst academic and research institutions; hence the plagiarism could do penetrate in research activities. Clear cut understanding and spectrum of this concept; the research scholars knowingly and unknowingly commit the same and get trapped. Presently, the situation seems swelter as there is no uniformity in the policy on plagiarism, even no policy has been framed so far by the majority of institutions and universities in India. Although, few institutions and universities have framed their policy, but approval from regulatory bodies like University Grants Commission, AICTE and many more is still pending. In addition, it has been observed that during course work of doctoral degree, plagiarism is not the part of syllabi, whereas, as of now it is overwhelming concept and must be introduced as a topic or full paper. Though numerous measuring tools are available currently like Turnitin, URKUND, iThenticate, Cross-Check, Check for Plag and etc. but to justify and analysis the report, plagiarism policy is required which is still unframed. Even, some questions are raised on the reliability of the reports of measuring tools as observed by the author. Therefore, the author intends through this paper to unveil many issues regarding plagiarism and try to develop the basic understanding of this concept along with measuring tools and try to identify the factors which compel the scholars to commit this offence.