How is Information Literacy in Addressing Plagiarism for New Students at Islamic Higher Education?
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https://doi.org/10.54180/elbanat.2025.15.1.324-342Keywords:
Information Literacy, Plagiarism, New Students, Islamic Higher EducationAbstract
This study investigates the role of information literacy in preventing plagiarism among first-year students at an Islamic higher education in Surabaya. Employing a case-study approach with a collaborative research design, this study seeks to improve learning practices within the classroom setting. The overall level of plagiarism among the participants falls within the moderate category, with most instances involving source-based plagiarism. Journals are the primary information sources from which students tend to appropriate content. Despite this, their information literacy skills are generally categorized as good. Most students demonstrate the ability to identify, interpret, and analyze information, enabling them to construct new understandings. The findings highlight that first-year students possess promising information literacy potential; however, this must be supported by stronger comprehension of plagiarism and its academic consequences. Enhancing students’ awareness of academic integrity is crucial for improving both their scholarly performance and their credibility within Indonesian higher education. This study underscores the importance of cultivating an academic culture that discourages plagiarism and promotes ethical information use. Strengthening information literacy alongside ethical awareness is essential to ensuring that plagiarism does not become an entrenched habit among new university students.
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