Nini Zhang
ABSTRACT
Drawing on other countries’ existing research results and experience and combining with the actual situation of China, the status of Chinese college students ' unintentional plagiarism was reviewed. The main reason is cultural diversity; lack of correct citation skills; subconscious misjudgment and wide application of network information. On the foundation of these reasons, the corresponding preventive measures are put forward: culturing students’ authorship and improving academic writing skills; valuing and cultivating teachers ' academic integrity; An academic integrity committee of teachers and students.
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