Assessing attitudes toward research and plagiarism among medical students: a multi-site study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Research involves the systematic collection and analysis of data to enhance understanding of a particular phenomenon. Participation in medical research is crucial for advancing healthcare practices. However, there has been limited focus on understanding the factors that motivate medical students to engage in research. Additionally, in the era of e-learning, the easy accessibility of online resources has contributed to a widespread 'copy-paste culture' among digital-native students, which is recognized in academia as plagiarism. Existing studies suggest that a contributing factor to the increasing prevalence of plagiarism is students' limited understanding of this act. The purpose of this study was to assess medical students' attitudes toward research and plagiarism, and

SUBMITTER: Pavlovic A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11566133 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature