Case Study: Oakland University transforms plagiarism detection into a learning tool with Copyleaks

How Oakland University Adopted Copyleaks Plagiarism Detector & Changed the Conversation Around Utilizing It as a Learning Tool

Oakland University faced a significant challenge in 2019 as it expanded its online programs without any internal plagiarism detection resources. The university needed a solution that would seamlessly integrate with its Moodle LMS, overcome faculty skepticism about automated tools, and maintain high security standards. To address this, they turned to Copyleaks and its Plagiarism Detection product.

By implementing Copyleaks, the university established a centralized integrity infrastructure with an intuitive interface and military-grade security. The solution transformed the campus culture from policing plagiarism to using the tool for education, facilitated by detailed Similarity Reports that could be shared directly with students. The partnership also future-proofed their strategy, as Copyleaks was able to quickly address emerging concerns about AI-generated content with the timely launch of its AI Detector, providing a foundation for critical academic conversations.

Oakland University

Daniel A. Arnold

Manager of Support Services