Compare the plagiarized sections with the original sources, and using the theories covered , discuss whether you think there is evidence of plagiarism using literature (and references) to support your argument.
Forensic Lingustics
You are an academic conduct officer working at a University, and the student essay provided has been submitted to you as it is suspected that plagiarism has taken place. Using the models and methods learnt on the module, analyze this essay and discuss whether you think plagiarism is or is not evident.
Run the suspicious essay below through Turn-it-in (you must do this on the Assignment page on Canvas in the Forensic Linguistic module site. It is entitled Turn it in check for SUSPICIOUS ESSAY, Assignment One. (Check the attachment, I have done this for you)
Using the Turn-it-in similarity report, highlight all the instances of plagiarism (this can be direct sections, patchwriting, sections where the student has not provided the accurate source), note the genuine sources where the copied essay sections has been lifted. Compare the plagiarized sections with the original sources, and using the theories covered , discuss whether you think there is evidence of plagiarism using literature (and references) to support your argument.