Postgraduate Students’ Awareness of Forms of Plagiarism and their Effects on Academic Reputation in Selected Public Universities, Kenya
| dc.contributor.author | Mugera, Lucy Wanene | |
| dc.contributor.author | Gichuhi, Zipporah Wanjiku | |
| dc.contributor.author | Njoroge, George Gitau | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-06-11T10:10:52Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-06-11T10:10:52Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025 | |
| dc.description | Article | |
| dc.description.abstract | The standard of original, plagiarism-free research conducted by universities determines academic accomplishment. It emphasizes the caliber of the study and backs the university's initiatives to convey its significance on a global scale. A university can build a strong reputation and generate qualified individuals who aid in the advancement of society. The objectives were knowledge on forms of plagiarism and their effects and consequences of plagiarism. The study adopted descriptive research design using a survey approach. The locale was at Kenyatta University, Karatina University, and Dedan Kimathi University of Technology. The target population was 247 from three schools in the three public universities. Sample size for students was 200, 60 lecturers and three Anti-plagiarism software administrators. The study adapted stratified sampling technique. Purposive sampling was also used to determine sample size from lecturers and Anti-plagiarism software administrators. Quantitative and qualitative data was collected through self- dministered questionnaires and interview schedules respectively. The study was grounded on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), which served as its foundation. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistical methods. The results of the study indicated that most of the postgraduate students were not exclusively aware of all forms of plagiarism had a reasonable understanding of the different penalties associated with plagiarism. It was recommended that, a campaign should be practiced to raise the level of awareness on forms of plagiarism and its effects. The study suggested that university management should also provide researchers with continuous sensitization through workshops and training on a variety of topics, such as how to improve academic writing abilities and steer clear of plagiarism. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Mugera, L. W., Gichuhi, Z. W., & Njoroge, G. G. (2025). The Postgraduate Students’ Awareness of Forms of Plagiarism and their Effects on Academic Reputation in Selected Public Universities, Kenya. Eastern Africa Journal of Contemporary Research, 5(1), 84–94. Retrieved from https://eajcr.org/index.php/eajcr/article/view/67 | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 2663-7367 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://eajcr.org/index.php/eajcr/article/view/67 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://ir-library.ku.ac.ke/handle/123456789/30181 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Eastern Africa Journal of Contemporary Research (EAJCR) | |
| dc.title | Postgraduate Students’ Awareness of Forms of Plagiarism and their Effects on Academic Reputation in Selected Public Universities, Kenya | |
| dc.type | Article |