Scientific ethics and plagiarism

UÇAK N., Birinci H. G.

TURKISH LIBRARIANSHIP, vol.22, no.2, pp.187-204, 2008 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 22 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Journal Name: TURKISH LIBRARIANSHIP
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.187-204
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This article studies scholarly communication, ethics and unethical behaviors, especially plagiarism. It defines genres of unethical behaviors, their reasons, influence of internet and ways of prevention. It introduces software programs for prevention of plagiarism. Finally the importance of education and the role of librarians are underlined.