Indonesian Journal of Librarianship
Indonesian Journal of Librarianship Vol. 4 No. 1 (2023)

Comparative Analysis of Thesis Similarity in the Governance Institute of Home Affairs: A Study of Praja from Batches XXVIII, XXIX, and XXX Using Turnitin Software

Hapsari, Rian Dwi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Aug 2023

Abstract

Background: Plagiarism is a significant global issue in academic papers, specifically in higher education. Despite the presence of numerous anti-plagiarism tools, such as Turnitin software, the associated subscription costs remained relatively high. Furthermore, software may not consistently deliver precise results and students exploit the vulnerabilities of students through deceptive tactics. Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effects of Turnitin software on the assessment of similarity in theses of praja at the Governance Institute of Home Affairs (IPDN). Method: A descriptive qualitative method was used. Result: The results showed that use of Turnitin in the library reduced the level of similarity in praja theses by 39.01%, 29.63%, and 36.70% for Batches XXVIII, XXIX, and XXX, respectively. On average, praja required 7-10 check before similarity scores met the requirements. Conclusion: Use of Turnitin software at IPDN was very effective, specifically in assessing similarity in theses over the last three years. Keywords: Academic Integrity; Turnitin Use; Similarity Check; Governance Institute of Home Affairs Praja Theses

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJOLIB

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Subject

Library & Information Science Social Sciences

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Indonesian Journal of Librarianship published twice a year in June and Dacember, published and funded by Library Department of Governance Institute of Home Affair. The journal is provided for librarians, information scientists, specialists, managers, researchers, and archivists who need or are ...