Exploring the reasons of an Increasing plagiarism on research

works among undergraduate students in university

Whoisconductingthestudy?

Principal Investigator: Tara-Lynn Fleming, Department of

English, The University of British Columbia. Contact:
flemingt@mail.ubc.ca
Co-Investigator: Huanyu Yang, English 112, The University of
British Columbia. Contact: yhyaimee@gmail.com
Whyarewedoingthisstudy?

This study is being conducted as a part of an English 112

research essay assignment. This survey is a simulation exercise
intended to create learning opportunities for collecting,
managing and interpreting primary data.
We are doing this study to learn more about the reasons of the
phenomenon of increasing plagiarism in university level papers.
As such, you are being invited to take part in this research
study because I hope I can get more information relating to
internal reasons and solution of student plagiarize while
writing research papers so that I can get more accurate
conclusions and may find some ways to stop the increasing.
Howisthestudydone?

I am going to analyze the results of the surveys and try to get

some proper solutions toward this problem.

Version 1: February 2017

If you say 'Yes, here is how we will do the study:
We will give you a form with questions to answer.The survey
will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Once
complete, please submit the survey to us.
Howareweusingyoursurveyresponses?

The results of this study will be reported in an undergraduate

research essay. No part of this study will be published.
Isthereanywaybeinginthisstudycouldbebadforyou?

We do not think there is anything in this study that could harm

you or be bad for you. If there are any questions that raise
concerns, and/or are upsetting, you do not have to answer any
question that you do not want to.
Whatarethebenefitsofparticipating?

You may be helped in this study by...

Howwillyourprivacybemaintained?

All documents will be identified only by code number and kept

in a locked filing cabinet. Subjects will not be identified by
name in any reports of the completed study.
Whocanyoucontactifyouhavequestionsaboutthestudy?

If you have any questions or concerns about what we are asking

of you, please contact one of the study staff. The names and
email addresses are listed at the top of the first page of this
form.
Whocanyoucontactifyouhavecomplaintsorconcernsaboutthe
study?

Version 1: February 2017

If you have any concerns or complaints about your rights as a
research participant and/or your experiences while
participating in this study, contact the Research Participant
Complaint Line in the UBC Office of Research Ethics at 604-822-
8598 or if long distance e-mail RSIL@ors.ubc.ca or call toll free
1-877-822-8598.

Version 1: February 2017

SURVEY CONSENT FORM
[Title of English 112 Student Research Study]
Taking part in this survey is entirely up to you. You have the
right to refuse to participate in this study. If you decide to take
part, you may choose to pull out of the study at any time
without giving a reason and without any negative impact.
I, ____________________ understand my rights as a participant
in Huanyu Yangs study, and I agree to participate in this survey
solely for the pedagogical purposes of an English 112 research
assignment.
______________________________________ Participants
Signature _______________________ Date
[Code Name: Subject 1]

Version 1: 17 February 2017 Page 3 of 3

Version 1: February 2017