Remove the incentives that breed plagiarismBy Wen Shun-te 溫順德Two of the most debated issues within the nation’s higher education system in the past few months have been plagiarism and degree programs. First, the Degree Conferral Act (學位授予法) should be amended to better meet the needs of students in professional practice master’s programs to deter cheating. Second, master’s degree diplomas and those of other graduate-level programs should be clearly distinguished. It is truly pathetic that we can no longer find academic ethics within Taiwan’s higher education system. The agencies responsible for educational affairs must address plagiarism immediately, right the wrongs and restore the value of diplomas.
