Academic Writing And Plagiarism : A - Linguistic ...
: The book argues that current university policies are often too punitive. Instead, it advocates for a shift toward proactive teaching —helping students understand why and how to cite, rather than just punishing them when they get it wrong. Practical Takeaways for Avoiding Plagiarism Academic Writing and Plagiarism: A Linguistic Analysis
Pecorari’s primary thesis is that plagiarism is fundamentally an act of language use. While universities often treat it as "theft," her research suggests that many students, particularly non-native English speakers (NNSEs), plagiarize unintentionally because they lack the linguistic tools to properly integrate sources. Academic writing and plagiarism : a linguistic ...
: Pecorari defines it through similarity (the text looks like the source), non-coincidence (the similarity is too great to be accidental), and inadequate attribution . : The book argues that current university policies