Plagiarism stems from a loss of scholarly ideals

Article Abstract:

An analysis of the growth of plagiarism in universities in the United Kingdom. It is argued that as the university system in the UK has become increasingly market-led, the will to combat plagiarism has lessened to the point where bad practice, such as academic cheating, is either being ignored or is being normalised and accepted.

Colleges & Universities, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Colleges and universities, Analysis, Causes of, Plagiarism, Educational aspects

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Institutions wither in the quality straitjacket

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning the lowering of quality standards of British universities due to increased bureaucracy are discussed. Particular emphasis is given to the British higher education organisational systems by comparison with American universities.

Accounting and auditing, Influence, Bureaucracy

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Tick yes to raise the standard

Article Abstract:

The quality assurance agency (QAA) is believed to have caused a degradation of the quality of higher education in spite of its efforts for a transparent marking system due to its inability to judge the student's potencies.

Management dynamics, Management, Company business management, Educational standards

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