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

Oakland University strengthens academic integrity in 2020 with Copyleaks

Oakland University, a public university in Michigan, faced a significant challenge as it expanded its online programs: it had no internal plagiarism detection resources. The university needed a sophisticated tool that could integrate with its Moodle LMS, overcome faculty skepticism, and maintain high security standards. They turned to Copyleaks and its plagiarism detection service to address this critical gap.

By implementing Copyleaks, Oakland University established a centralized integrity infrastructure with seamless Moodle integration. The solution transformed the campus culture from policing plagiarism to using the tool's intuitive similarity reports as an educational resource for student learning. The partnership also future-proofed their strategy with the rapid addition of an AI Detector, providing a measurable impact by enabling constructive pedagogical discussions and empowering academic growth.

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