<![CDATA[This study aims to explore the factors that drive students to commit plagiarism and its impact on educational quality. Using a qualitative approach with interviews as the main method of data collection, this study involved 10 students of the English Education Study Program at Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar. The results showed that laziness, time limitation, under-pressured situations, lack of students’ awareness about plagiarism, and lack of teacher’s supervision from lecturers were the main causes of plagiarism. The findings highlight the importance of education on academic integrity, effective time management, and stricter supervision to prevent plagiarism and maintain the quality of learning in higher education. The study also suggests that universities improve their understanding of the consequences of plagiarism and strengthen supervision systems to create a more honest and honest academic environment.]]>
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