Spotting Plagiarism in CME Content: Tools and Strategies for Prevention

Are you aware that plagiarism is not just about copying text word for word? Listen in to uncover the different forms of plagiarism and how to spot them. Plagiarism can have significant consequences in CME content development, affecting the credibility of education materials and the reputation of education providers. By understanding the different types of plagiarism and how to detect them, you can ensure the integrity and originality of your CME content.

1. Discover the various forms of plagiarism beyond direct word-for-word copying.
2. Learn practical techniques for detecting and avoiding plagiarism in your CME content development.
3. Understand the drivers of plagiarism and gain insights into CME content integrity.

Tune in to episode 98 to equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to identify and prevent plagiarism in your CME content, and take steps to ensure the originality and quality of your work.

Resources

Das N, Panjabi M. Plagiarism: Why is it such a big issue for medical writers?Perspect Clin Res. 2011;2(2);67-71.

Harting D, Bowser A. Worst Practices for Writing CME Needs Assessments: Results From a Survey of Practitioners. AMWA Journal. 2019;34(2):51-55.

Radike M, Fielder Camm C. Plagiarism in medical publishing: each of us can do something about it. Eur Heart J case Rep. 2022;6(4):ytac137. See the AMA Style Guide graphic.

Retraction Watch

Sandford-Cooke J. Ten signs of possible plagiarism. The blog of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading

Weber-Wulff D. Plagiarism detectors are a crutch, and a problem. Nature. 2019;567;435.

World Association of Medical Editors (WAME). Recommendations on publication ethics policies for medical journals. WAME. Englewood.

Howson A. Should you go down the rabbit hole? Write Medicine, episode 48.

Time Stamps

(00:00) - Plagiarism takes different forms, including paraphrasing.

(03:06) - AMA 11th Manual of Style addresses plagiarism.

(04:45) - Plagiarism drivers.

(06:40) - How to detect plagiarism.

(08:51) - Tricks to avoid plagiarism.

(09:31) - Use original words - read, digest, rewrite. (Dast, N. et al. 2016)

(10:53) - Storytelling, retelling content.

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