JUKESHUM: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): Edisi Januari 2025

EDUCATIONAL WEBINAR: MAKING PARAPHRASE EASIER FOR THOSE WHO HAVE ALREADY COPY PASTED

salman salman (Universitas Tjut Nyak Dhien, Medan, Indonesia)
Uswatun Hasanah (Universitas Tjut Nyak Dhien, Medan, Indonesia)
Dila Handayani (Universitas Tjut Nyak Dhien, Medan, Indonesia)
Meutia Indriana (Universitas Tjut Nyak Dhien, Medan, Indonesia)
Muzakkir Muzakkir (Universitas Tjut Nyak Dhien, Medan, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jan 2025

Abstract

The high prevalence of plagiarism in the creation of scientific articles and the widespread practice of copy-pasting underpin the motivation for this activity. The purpose of this initiative is to provide a solution to the recurring issue of plagiarism resulting from such practices. Additionally, the activity aims to offer insights and skills to participants in avoiding acts of plagiarism. The methodology employed involves interactive discussions and live demonstrations conducted online through the Zoom application, packaged in the form of a webinar. This Community Engagement project was attended by 33 participants, consisting of lecturers and senior university students from Tjut Nyak Dhien University .The findings from this initiative revealed an enhancement in participants' understanding of paraphrasing practices and the negative impacts of plagiarism. Furthermore, participants acquired practical skills in effectively applying paraphrasing techniques, resulting in a better comprehension of the significance of creating original content and how to avoid plagiarism. In conclusion, the webinar provided a comprehensive perspective on the importance of plagiarism prevention, enhancing awareness of potential legal and academic consequences associated with such actions.

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Journal Info

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jukeshum

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Humanities Health Professions Nursing Public Health Social Sciences

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JUKESHUM merupakan Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat yaitu jurnal ilmiah berbasis open-access yang dikelola dan diterbitkan oleh Universitas Haji Sumatera Utara (UNHAJ). Jurnal JUKESHUM mempublikasikan hasil-hasil pengabdian masyarakat yang berbasis riset dengan ruang lingkup kesehatan, sosial dan ...