The Influence of Turnitin Use and Understanding of Academic Ethics on Plagiarism Prevention through Academic Awareness of Students of the Faculty of Economics and Business Universitas Negeri Jakarta

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effect of using Turnitin and understanding academic ethics on preventing plagiarism through the academic awareness of students of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Jakarta. The research method used is a quantitative approach with path analysis techniques. The results showed that the use of Turnitin had a positive effect on increasing students' academic awareness, which in turn had an impact on efforts to prevent plagiarism. In addition, the understanding of academic ethics proved to be a significant factor in shaping stronger academic awareness. This study also found that academic awareness significantly mediated the indirect effect between Turnitin usage and understanding of academic ethics on plagiarism prevention. The conclusion of this study emphasizes the importance of technology integration and academic ethics education in creating an honest and dignified academic culture. The findings provide practical implications for academic policy development at the faculty and university levels.