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Wednesday \'Big Sister\' Bringing Down Plagiarists

USNEWS.com September 19, 2007 Wednesday 'Big Sister' Bringing Down Plagiarists Alison Go EDUCATION 87 words In its continuing war on plagiarism, the Ivory Tower has gained a new weapon, turnitin.com, a website designed to help professors catch the enemies of academic integrity.

After a short trial period, Syracuse University has made the site available to all professors, the Daily Orange reports.

While some Luddites cringe at allowing a computer to police the student population, many more educators see great potential.

"I don't look at it as Big Brother," says one professor.

"I look at it as a big sister that can help you." September 20, 2007 ENGLISH Web Publication Copyright 2007 U.S.

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