Panel Discussion:  The Challenge of Plagiarism in Programming Classes

Catherine Dwyer, Moderator, cdwyer@pace.edu
Information Systems
Dennis Anderson
Technology Systems
Pauline Mosley
Computer Science
Pace University
New York, NY, 10038, USA

and

Bruce White
Computer Information Systems
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT, 06518, USA

Keywords: Programming, plagiarism, student affairs, assessment.

While plagiarism is a challenge in all subjects, it is an especially stubborn problem with programming classes.  Programming assignments quickly frustrate students.  They are often tempted to take the easy way out by copying a file. 

This panel discussion will focus on the following topics:

* Why plagiarism is a problem
* How to recognize plagiarism
* Can you limit plagiarism
* Official school policies on plagiarism

The panelists will discuss these issues based on personal experience grappling with this most difficult issue.  Discussion and questions from the audience will be encouraged to solicit ideas on how instructors and schools can manage this problem.