Plagiarism: What is the problem and what can be done?
“Overall, I think these cases emphasise the need for awareness and knowledge of research ethical norms such as honesty, collegiality and accountability”, says NREC-director Helene Ingierd.
"Two high-level Norwegian politicians are under investigation by their alma maters for plagiarism in relation to their masters theses in cases that have attracted a frenzy of media attention and have ignited heated debate over the way universities handle plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty", says universityworldnews.com in an article.
The news website is referring to Sandra Borch, who left her position as minister of research and higher education when the news of her plagiarism was known to the public, and Ingvild Kjerkol who is still minister of health and care services.
Director of The National Research Ethics Committees (NREC) Helene Ingierd commented on the public debate and what can be done to avoid cases of plagiarism in the future.
“Overall, I think these [current] cases emphasise the need for awareness and knowledge of research ethical norms such as honesty, collegiality and accountability.”
“Whereas it is important to focus on the need to build good systems to deal with possible fraud and misconduct, I also see the need to work even harder to promote a good research culture at the institutions”, Ingierd said.
Read the full article: Ministerial plagiarism cases spark heated public debate (universityworldnews.com)