Adapting to market conditions : plagiarism, cheating and strategies for cohort customisation

This paper commences with themes discussed in two papers, “An
assessment strategy to help forestall plagiarism problems” (Kennedy,
2004) concerning how assessment strategies can be structured to
minimise plagiarism and “Paradigm shift: From traditional to on-line
education” (Gallie & Joubert, 2004) concerning the shifting focus
between teacher-centred and student-centred learning. The themes
raised are examined from the perspective of post-graduate course
delivery to predominantly international students within the context of
recognition of the specific needs of the student body. The themes are
then extended by considering the outcomes of a case study that
adapted methods of assessment with a view to improving outcomes
and reducing plagiarism and cheating.