"AuthentiCheck_SVCI (Phone App): An Action Research Proposal to
Identify Plagiarized Written Works among Senior High School in St.
Vincent’s College Incorporated - Basic Education Campus”
An Action Research Proposal
Presented to the Faculty of the
Senior High School Department
St. Vincent’s College, Incorporated - Dipolog City
In Partial Fulfillment of the
Requirements for a Diploma in
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
TAPIL, JUSTIN B.
JOROLAN, NIÑA
LEBORES, BEBJEAN
PERATER, MITCHIE P.
REBUYON, LOVELY JANE
SUMULONG, MONICA V.
VILLAVER, LOVELY
May 2024
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APPROVAL SHEET
In partial fulfillment of the requirements for a diploma in the Senior High School
Program in the Arts and Design Track, this action research proposal entitled:
“AuthentiCheck_SVCI (Phone App): AN ACTION RESEARCH
PROPOSAL TO IDENTIFY PLAGIARIZED WRITTEN WORKS
AMONG SENIOR HIGHSCHOOL IN ST. VINCENT’S COLLEGE
INCORPORATED - BASIC EDUCATION CAMPUS”, has been prepared
and submitted by TAPIL, JUSTIN and VILLAVER, LOVELY is hereby
recommended for acceptance and approval.
MA. SAGRARIO ESPERANZA F. MANIKAN
Adviser
_________________________________________________________________
Approved and accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a diploma in
the Senior High School Program in the Arts and Design Track.
MARY EVANCE A. BANDIOLA
Panelist
JEANIE H. LASTIMADO
Panelist
REV. FR. DEMBERT O. CASTILLON
Principal
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
First and foremost, we would like to express our sincere gratitude and
appreciation to our research subject teacher, Mrs. Saree F. Manikan, for guiding
and supporting us throughout this project. We are grateful for her patient and
thorough attention and for giving us the opportunity to learn and grow as a
researcher.
We would also like to acknowledge the members of our research group,
who had their own each dedication on helping us achieve our goals on making
this project and especially the leader, Lovely Villaver who worked hard to direct
and assist on completing this with them. Hence, we are very much grateful for the
teamwork and tor the memories we have made along the way.
Finally, we extend our heartfelt thanks to the parents of each member of
the research team. Their unwavering support, both emotionally and often
financially, has been instrumental in enabling us to dedicate ourselves fully to this
project.We recognize and appreciate the sacrifices they have made to ensure our
success, and we are deeply grateful for their love and support.
THE RESEARCHERS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE
i
APPROVAL SHEET
ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS
iv
ABSTRACT
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I. PROBLEM
1
Introduction
1
Rationale
3
Scope and Limitation
4
Definition of Terms
6
Problem and Research Question
7
Statement of the Null Hypothesis
7
Research Framework
8
II. LITERATURE REVIEW
10
Foreign Literature
10
Foreign Studies
12
Local Literature
15
Local Studies
16
Synthesis and Relevance of the Study
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III. RESEARCH METHODS
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Research Design
24
Research Environment
25
Participants
25
Data Gathering Instruments and Procedure
28
Impact Evaluation Table
29
Cost Estimates
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IV.DATA ANALYSIS AND PROCEDURE
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V. SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
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Summary
44
Conclusions
45
Recommendations
46
REFERENCES
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APPENDICES
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Sample Questionnaire
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Curriculum Vitae
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ABSTRACT – This proposal introduces the
AuthentiCheck_SVCI, a phone application designed to
detect plagiarism written works among Senior High School
students at St. Vincent’s College Incorporated - Basic
Education Campus (SVCI-BEC). Developed to help teachers
identify plagiarized written works, the application aims to
maintain academic honesty and discourage cheating.
Collaborative efforts between school authorities, faculty
members, and HUMSS students are suggested for
application development and implementation, using school
resources effectively to address plagiarism concerns and
promote originality within SVCI-BEC.
The target population of this study are senior high students
currently enrolled in St. Vincent’s College Incorporated, for
school year 2023 – 2024. The quantitative research approach
was used in the study and data collection was done through a
descriptive survey. A sample of two-hundred seventy (270)
students participated in the study.
Data analysis was done manually by the researchers using
frequency counting and percentage. The quantitative
research approach allows for systematic analysis, providing
insights into plagiarism awareness and the potential
effectiveness of the proposed solution.
This study determined that implementing
AuthentiCheck_SVCI is a valuable approach to address
plagiarism concerns among senior high school students at
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SVCI-BEC. The findings indicate a significant level of
worry about plagiarism among students, alongside active
engagement in internet research and written works.
Moreover, the majority of participants express strong support
for AuthentiCheck_SVCI, recognizing its benefits and
expressing readiness to utilize it. These findings underscore
the importance of tackling plagiarism and fostering academic
integrity within St.Vincent’s College Incorporated - Basic
Education Campus.
The conclusions drawn from data analysis stresses the
critical need to tackle plagiarism and encourage ethical
practices in education. AuthentiCheck_SVCI offers a
promising solution to detect and prevent plagiarism, backed
by positive feedback from students.
Recommendations are given for SVCI administration to
integrate AuthentiCheck_SVCI into school policies, while
encouraging further research into additional ways to promote
academic honesty. Overall, this study contributes to the
efforts of combating plagiarism and foster integrity at St.
Vincent’s College - Basic Education Campus.
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CHAPTER I
I.
The Problem
a. Introduction
In today's world of easy access to information and technology,
schools face a growing challenge in maintaining honesty in
academic work. This research proposal aims to tackle the problem
of plagiarism among Senior High School students at St. Vincent’s
College Incorporated - Basic Education Campus. With the rise of
technology, students can easily find information, but it has also
made plagiarism more common. To confirm that students submit
original work is major not only for the school's reputation but also
for teaching students the importance of authentic written works. If
the students are found guilty of plagiarism, the teachers will add it
on the student’s personal record. (Fernandez, M., A 22,2022)
The goal in this study is to identify and prevent examples of
cheating by employing advanced plagiarism detection phone
application. Moreover, the research will look into educational
initiatives that promote ethical research behavior and foster honesty
among students. Students go to schools mainly to learn, and
plagiarism hinders that learning process. (Irdawati Shuib., 2022)
Students should be encouraged to model themselves to the best
thinkers and at the same time, to think critically and originally.
There are many schools, which are promoting the concept of
punishment against the students who are accused of plagiarism, but
the ways of plagiarism are so different that controlling it becomes
very difficult. Most of the students just make the wording different
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and get far better marks than the other who even came up with their
own genuine work. Therefore, such students also develop such
habits and the rate of plagiarism increases. There are many students
who just want to avoid the chances of failure because they can get
the bad grades based on their sole ideas. (Irdawati Shuib., 2022)
Students that unfairly cheat have an advantage over others who
work hard to finish their assignments. Although plagiarism appears
to help make an assignment easier, it really keeps students from
learning critical thinking skills. Students are therefore likely to have
difficulty in their school work and careers when they fail to
understand research, citing sources, and essay structure. Lack of
these important writing and communication skills can have a
negative long-term effect on grades, opportunities, and future career,
even if students are able to temporarily avoid plagiarism. (Sen, A.,
2023)
Using the phone application, teachers and students can tell the
difference between different types of plagiarism without
considering how serious it is but not according to a certain order or
structure. Also, it is shown that other educational facilities can
benefit by using this study's unique approach to look into and
understand their own copying practices. It's important to observe
that students use technology, which is necessary for the control of
online tests, for dishonest behaviors. However, technology also
plays an important part in reducing these types of actions. (Denney,
V., Dixon, Z., Gupta, A. et al)
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Rationale:
The motivation behind this research is grounded in the recognition
of the detrimental impact that plagiarism can have on the
educational process. With the increasing accessibility of
information online, the temptation to engage in academic
dishonesty has become more prevalent among Senior High School
students. Plagiarism by the students continues to be an area of
concern, especially with the use of the Internet to find, copy and,
sometimes, pay for ready-made essays and assignments.
Understanding the significance of originality in written works, this
study aims to investigate the extent of plagiarized works within the
academic setting of St. Vincent’s College Incorporated - Basic
Education Campus. (Maio, D., C, Dixon, K., Yeo, S., 2019).
Today, the rise of plagiarism has become a serious problem for
publishers and researchers. By delving into this issue, there is an
aspiration to not only identify instances of plagiarism but also to
uncover the root causes and patterns that contribute to such
behavior. Through a comprehensive analysis, valuable insights are
expected to be provided to educators and administrators, enabling
the development of targeted interventions and educational programs.
Ultimately, the goal is to create a learning environment that
emphasizes the importance of individual effort, critical thinking,
and the proper attribution of ideas. (Hamed,A., & Mehdi, A., 2022).
Moreover, this research aligns with the broader educational
objective of preparing students for future academic and professional
endeavors. Plagiarism of idea is not acceptable by any means.
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Fostering a commitment to academic integrity not only enhances
the quality of education within the institution but also equips
students with essential skills and values that will serve them well
beyond their time in high school. (Farrokh, H.,2023).
As this action research unfolds, anticipation surrounds the
contribution of findings to the ongoing dialogue on plagiarism
prevention in educational institutions and the facilitation of the
development of sustainable strategies for maintaining academic
integrity. Considering on how expensive usual plagiarism
application are; this will be a more affordable option, targeting
Basic Education, especially in Senior High School here at SVCI.
Scope and Limitation:
The scope of this study is to identify plagiarized written works
among Senior High School students in St. Vincent’s College
Incorporated - Basic Education Campus. The focus of this study is
to necessitate a plagiarism phone application. The prevalence of
plagiarized research works, the reasons behind plagiarism, and its
impact on academic integrity. The research will involve collecting
data through surveys, interviews, and document analysis. However,
it is important to note the limitations of this study. Firstly, the study
will be limited to the Senior High School students of St. Vincent’s
College Incorporated - Basic Education Campus, which may not be
representative of all Senior High School students. Secondly, the
study will rely on self-reporting from the students, which may
introduce bias and inaccuracies in the data. Additionally, the study
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will only focus on identifying plagiarized research works and will
not delve into the disciplinary actions or interventions for
addressing plagiarism. However, plagiarism prevention in higher
education is markedly different from that in other fields, and it is
unwise to punish student plagiarists without educating them on the
topic. (Mphahlele & Mckenna 2019)
There are several potential strategies that can be effective in
addressing the issue of plagiarism among students. One strategy is
to provide comprehensive education and awareness programs on
academic integrity and proper citation practices. This can include
workshops, seminars, and tutorials that teach students how to
properly cite sources and avoid plagiarism. Another strategy is to
implement a plagiarism detection software that can help identify
instances of plagiarism in students' work. As such, many
institutions around the world have adopted various policies to
punish those who commit plagiarism, these policies include
informal or formal warnings, grade penalties, suspension, or
expulsion (Tremayne & Curtis, 2021).
Such as, an application that is downloadable to any available
devices whether Android or IOS. There will be a payment that can
be upon every use or monthly subscription for every student and
teacher’s use. Additionally, fostering a culture of academic honesty
and integrity through open discussions, setting clear expectations,
and promoting a supportive learning environment can also be
effective in reducing plagiarism.
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b. Definition of Terms
For a better understanding of this study, the following terms are
defined under the context of the research:
Plagiarism. The practice of taking someone else's work or ideas
and passing them off as one's own. (Merriam Webster Dictionary
2024).
It is re-using too much language or content phrases from a source
may be deemed inappropriate (Davis & Morley, 2019).
Research Work. Refers to a careful, well-defined, objective, and
systematic method of search for knowledge, or formulation of a
theory that is driven by inquisitiveness for that which is unknown
and useful on a particular aspect so as to make an original
contribution to expand the existing knowledge base. (Dipankar, D.,
Rajeeb D., Valentina, E., B 2019).
Work concerning research into or investigation into a subject, topic,
etc., particularly in the sciences. (Collins English Dictionary 2024).
Identify. To ascertain the identity of someone or something that is
unfamiliar or unknown (Merriam -Webster Dictionary 2024).
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c. Problem and Research Question
The common issue of incident when it comes to student’s
dishonesty regarding their academic assessment resulting towards to
plagiarism. This study proposes a phone detection application that
is beneficial both the teachers and students when it comes to
identifying plagiarism works.
Identifying the plagiarism in the written works among Senior High
School Students in St. Vincent’s College Incorporated - Basic
Education Campus.
Is the use of a plagiarism phone identification application effective
among teachers and students in St. Vincent’s College - Basic
Education Campus effected?
d. Statement of the null Hypothesis
There is no relationship in the identification of plagiarized written
works among Senior High School students at St. Vincent’s College
Incorporated - Basic Education Campus.
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e. Research Framework
Independent Variable/s
Use of
plagiarism
detection
phone
application
f.
Dependent Variable/s
Identify the
plagiarized
written
works
Towards a
Proposed Action
Adaptation
of Authenti
Check_SVCI
e. 1 Social Cognitive Theory:
This theory, developed by Albert Bandura in 1986, focuses on the
ways in which individuals learn from observing others. In the
context of plagiarism detection, this could be used to explore how
awareness and observation of plagiarism detection tools influence
academic behavior. Thus, the AuthentiCheck_SVCI is a phone
application designed to detect plagiarism in academic written works
and professional documents by the students and teachers. It
employs advanced algorithms to compare the submitted content
with a vast database of existing literature, academic papers, and
online sources. The goal is to identify instances where individuals
may have presented someone else's work as their own. (Schunk &
Usher, 2019).
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e. 2 Cognitive Dissonance Theory:
The theory of cognitive dissonance was first introduced by Leon
Festinger in 1957 and developed rapidly as an approach to
understanding common areas of human psychology, communication,
and social influence. This theory explores the discomfort
individuals feel when holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes. Hence
on this theory, it can examine how students may experience
cognitive dissonance when faced with the temptation to plagiarize
and the consequences of being caught using by the plagiarism
detection application. (McGrath, April, Vaidis, David et al. 2023).
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CHAPTER II
II.
LITERATURE REVIEW
a. Foreign Literature
Combating Plagiarism: A Hands-On Guide for Librarians,
Teachers, and Students
Plagiarism is defined by inconsistencies within the educational
system. It can be difficult for a student to get a correct answer to a
question about paraphrasing and plagiarism by an Internet search.
Some teachers care a great deal about plagiarism; others may
ignore it. For the average high school and college student, if the
teacher is unconcerned with citations and plagiarism, the student
will be too (Scanlon 2003, 162). A student can have both types of
teachers. Plagiarism often means different things to different
teachers. One teacher may consider the copy and paste of a
paragraph. without a citation to be plagiarism. Another teacher may
think plagiarism is the failure to cite one sentence. Some high
schools do not have an honor policy with a definition of plagiarism
at all. College will be the first time these students are aware of
plagiarism. Others may have an honor policy. but after the form is
signed, there is no further discussion. There are teachers who
handle plagiarism violations within the classroom structure, others
will refer to the honor board or give a failing grade. Students who
are homeschooled until college present challenges for plagiarism.
Without access to the same range of resources, they may not
understand plagiarism with digital information at all. High school
students whose schools used Turitin.com will have a different
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perspective about plagiarism in college than those high school
students who are using it for the first time. (Terry Darr, Sep 2019).
In Terry Darr's book "Combating Plagiarism," it talks about how
plagiarism can be confusing for students because different teachers
have different opinions about what counts as plagiarism. Some
teachers might not even care about it, which can make students
think it's not a big deal. This can be especially tricky for high
school and college students who might have different teachers with
different views on plagiarism. Some schools might not even have a
clear rule about what plagiarism is until students get to college.
Homeschooled students might even have a harder time
understanding plagiarism because they do not have access to the
same information as students in regular schools. Also, students who
have used plagiarism-checking tools like Turnitin.com in high
school may have a different understanding of plagiarism than those
who haven't.
Relating this to our study, it is important to understand that
plagiarism can be confusing for students because different teachers
have different opinions about it. Our study aims to help students
understand and avoid plagiarism by using a phone app to check for
any copied work in their assignments. This phone app also paves
the to standardize plagiarism checking in school. Students can learn
what plagiarism is and how to avoid it, helping them become better
writers and researchers.
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b. Foreign Studies
Self-Plagiarism
Plagiarism often involves using someone else’s words or ideas
without proper citation, but you can also plagiarize yourself. Selfplagiarism means reusing work that you have already published or
submitted for a class. Self-plagiarism misleads your readers by
presenting previous work as completely new and original. If you
want to include any text, ideas, or data that you already submitted in
a previous assignment, be sure to inform your readers by citing
yourself. To ensure your text doesn’t contain unintentional selfplagiarism, get your document checked before submission by
specialized self-plagiarism software, such as our Self-Plagiarism
Checker. (George T, Caulfield J, Feb 7, 2022)
While self-plagiarism may not be considered as serious as
plagiarizing someone else’s work, it’s still a form of academic
dishonesty and can have the same consequences as other forms of
plagiarism. It can be legitimate to reuse pieces of your previous
work, but you need to ensure you have explicit permission from
your instructor before doing so, and you must cite yourself. (George
T, Caulfield J, Feb 7, 2022)
According to Alva Johnston “If you steal from one author it is a
plagiarism; if you steal from many it’s research”. (Sen P, Ghosh A,
Nov 2, 2022). Now as we relate it on our study, it emphasizes the
importance of not copying from others, as that's considered
plagiarism. That is why, the application serves as a proactive
measure to ensure academic honesty by detecting and preventing
plagiarism at an early stage, to create awareness about originality
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and integrity in academic work, making sure students understand
the difference between using sources for research and simply
copying someone else's work. This resonates with the idea of
avoiding unintentional self-plagiarism, as talked about within the
foreign studies, by giving a tool that not only identifies potential
issues but teaches users on proper citation and referencing practices.
Plagiarism Detection Software
In the age of information literacy documents are published in wide
variety of sources in different form and content by different
organization, but how far the document is plagiarism free and what
percentage of similarity are being there rather put into questions. It
has been observed that for printed documents and for vernacular
languages software fails to detects the percentage of plagiarism.
The academicians should ensure that before sending any paper to
H.E.I or to any association or organization proper plagiarism
detection are to be done in order to keep himself/herself secure from
punishment. (George T, Caulfield J, Feb 7, 2022). The best
plagiarism checker should be able to detect plagiarism the most
accurately, even if the original phrasing has been altered. The tool
should also provide a clear, comprehensive plagiarism report.
(Drieseen, K, June 7, 2023).
Plagiarism detection tools have become indispensable in the world
of academia and content creation. They help identify instances of
copied or improperly cited text. This way you make sure all written
material is original and authentic. These tools not only help in
identifying direct copies but also in detecting paraphrased content.
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They are crucial in academic settings for evaluating student
submissions. In professional environments they help in verifying
the originality of reports, articles, and research papers. With a wide
array of tools available, choosing the right one can seem
overwhelming. (Strongin, D, Jan 4, 2024)
According to Albert Einstein, “The secret to creativity is knowing
how to hide your sources.” (AzQoutes, Einstein, A, Feb 4, 2024.).
This quote connects with our study, AuthentiCheck_SVCI. It
basically says that while being creative is great, it's also important
for students to use their own thoughts. AuthentiCheck_SVCI helps
with that by guiding students to improve their own writing skills,
making sure they don't accidentally copy someone else's work.
Now, with our proposal, AuthentiCheck_SVCI, takes these ideas
and turns them into a phone application. This app aims to help high
school students avoid plagiarism by actively identifying and
preventing it. It goes beyond just talking about the issue, offering a
practical solution to encourage originality and honesty in academic
writing. AuthentiCheck_SVCI serves as a safety measure,
supporting the advice from the foreign studies to be careful with
your own work and participate in the larger discussion on academic
honesty.
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c. Local Literature
R.A. No. 10175: The Cybercrime Prevention Act: The Net
Commandments
The Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 also penalizes offenses
against the privacy, confidentiality, integrity, and availability of
computer data and systems, such as illegal access, unauthorized
interference, system interference, data interference, misuse of
devices, and cybersquatting. In this context, cybersquatting is
defined as the acquisition of domain names on the internet in bad
faith or with the intent to gain profit, mislead, destroy one’s
reputation or deprive others of registering or creating an account to
the domain name involved. Also, the Cybercrime Prevention Act of
2012 covers any digital fraud, computer-related forgery, and
identity theft. In the Philippines, as many as 87 percent of Filipinos
were identified as victims of malicious activities committed online,
according to DOJ, which quoted a 2010 report of the security
software firm Symantec. These include victims of malware
invasion, sexual predation, and online or phishing scams. (Gravino,
E, Villanueva, MC., 2021).
The article explains a law called R.A. No. 10175, which aims to
stop bad stuff like hacking and stealing info online. It also
mentions how many Filipinos have been victims of online scams
and other bad things. This supports our research about finding
copied stuff using a phone app because it shows why it's important
to protect our work from being stolen online. With the rise in
online scams and identity theft, it's crucial to use tools like phone
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detection apps to safeguard against plagiarism and ensure the
integrity of our work.
d. Local Studies
THESISQUO: Research Management System with Plagiarism
Checker and Prescriptive Analytics
The use of technology is vast for businesses, schools, and even at
home. People who use the internet grow exponentially year by year,
and about 40% of the world’s population has access to the internet.
In the 21st Century, where most people use technology on a day-today basis, it can now turn anything into reality. Because of the
internet and different technology, an Online Class or Remote
Learning is now possible through the use of different platforms and
applications as well as meetings, webinars, and even presentations.
Hence, the technology people use for different transactions cannot
be removed because it plays a vital role in every person’s life.
(Darina L., 2021).
The system can help the end-user such as students, researchers, and
future developers who are about to develop a thesis study by
providing local research that is readily available in the system’s
repository that also has analytics and went through the system’s
similarity testing. In addition, the system can help the future client
of the system by providing them a system repository with
additional features that they can use to cater to all of the practical
research, capstone project, dissertation, feasibility, and other thesis
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study. Moreover, the system can help the future developers in the
IT field by giving an idea to develop and innovate a system that can
contribute as well in the educational growth of the society.
(Batoon, J, A¹, Ramos, JL, M², Pineda, JM, M³, D, JM⁴, Reyes, LC,
C⁵, Morad Ahmed, M, B⁶, Delos Santos, RP, S⁷, June 6, 2022)
The local study mentioned supports our research by proposing a
technological solution to deal with plagiarism. By introducing a
plagiarism checker system, students can easily examine their work
for any signs of plagiarism before handing it in. Furthermore,
having a database with local research materials can help students in
their own research and writing unique content. In essence, the it
supports the main aim of our research title, which is to spot and
prevent plagiarism among senior high school students by the use of
phone detection application.
Factors Influencing Intention to Plagiarize in the Philippines
Plagiarism among students has remained a significant and central
issue for institutions of higher learning (Malik et al., 2021). With
the advent of technology and the massive availability of
information online, plagiarism remains a rampant issue, especially
among students. Plagiarism is defined as the “copying” (or using)
of others’ work that (accidentally or otherwise) deceives a third
party about the authorship (or ownership) of the work”, as per
Uzun & Kilis, 2020; Yeo, 2007. It is an offense against scholarly
works’ strict standards of originality, and according to the
Philippine Department of Justice, in a statement in 2012, it is the
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“deliberate and knowing presentation of another person’s original
ideas or creative expressions as one’s own.”
Unfortunately, in educational institutions, plagiarism is
insufficiently acknowledged and \discussed by Carnero in 2017,
with little emphasis on avoiding it and its corresponding
consequences, which cause students to intentionally and
unintentionally plagiarize as per Jereb in 2018. With the rise of
COVID-19, schools and universities have temporarily shifted to
online instruction (Oducado & Soriano, 2021). Educators are
concerned that online education and the availability of cyber
information may breed academic dishonesty and further increase
the risk of practicing plagiarism (Oducado, 2020).
It supports our research by giving insights into why students might
plagiarize. By understanding these reasons, teachers and
researchers can create focused efforts to prevent plagiarism among
high school students. Moreover, the local study above talks about
the impact of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic,
expressing concerns about a possible increase in cheating and
plagiarism in the digital classroom. Hence, the findings from this
thesis can guide strategies to reduce plagiarism risks in online
learning and back up the goals of the research project.
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e. Synthesis and Relevance of the Study
The AuthentiCheck_SVCI (Phone App) is a proposed action
research program aimed at creating a smartphone application to
find copied written works in St. Vincent’s College's senior high
school. This application helps teachers find out if students copied
their works from others or from the internet. It's like a detective for
spotting plagiarism in essays, reports, and other written
assignments. With AuthentiCheck_SVCI, teachers can make sure
students are doing their own work and not just copying and pasting
from somewhere else.
The proposed initiative involves presenting a detailed proposal to
the administration of SVCI-BEC, seeking approval for the
implementation of AuthentiCheck_SVCI. Once approved, the
School President and Senior High School (SHS) Principal, with
input from HUMSS students, will oversee the program. HUMSS
students will lead the creation of the website application,
collaborating with school authorities and the IT Program Head.
Using school WIFI and IT support, website development is
expected to take two weeks. An Administration Officer will then be
appointed, subject to the approval of the School President and SHS
Principal, and announced transparently.
Following final approval, the website will be launched and
monitored by the Administration Officer and Basic Education
Principal. Quarterly grade checks will ensure academic standards,
while monthly maintenance will uphold operational efficiency.
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This approach aims to implement AuthentiCheck_SVCI effectively,
promoting academic honesty among SVCI-BEC students.
Not only this app benefits teachers but also has implications for
students, as it provides a fair environment by discouraging cheating
and encouraging original work. It helps students understand the
importance of academic honesty and the consequences of
plagiarism This program is important because it helps teachers to
see if students copied their written works or essays and will guide
the students to create their own unique content and avoid copying
from others. With many students using the internet, it's easy to just
copy and paste stuff without doing their own work.
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Combating Plagiarism: A Hands-On Guide for Librarians,
Teachers, and Students - It emphasizes on the challenges students
face regarding plagiarism, highlighting the inconsistency in
educators' attitudes towards citation. This inconsistency spans from
high school to college, creating confusion among students.
Homeschooled students face additional hurdles in understanding
plagiarism. The book also discusses how tools like Turnitin.com
can impact students' views on plagiarism
AuthentiCheck_SVCI aims to help students understand and avoid
plagiarism by using a phone app to check for any copied work in
their assignments. This phone app also paves the to standardize
plagiarism checking in school. Students can learn what plagiarism
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is and how to avoid it, helping them become better writers and
researchers.
Self-Plagiarism - Self-plagiarism involves recycling your own
previously published or submitted work without proper citation,
misleading readers by presenting it as new. While not as severe as
plagiarizing others, it remains a form of academic dishonesty with
similar consequences. Reusing your own work may be acceptable
with instructor permission, but it requires proper citation. To avoid
unintentional self-plagiarism, utilize tools like our Self-Plagiarism
Checker.
Remember, as Alva Johnston said, "If you steal from one author it
is plagiarism; if you steal from many it’s research," highlighting the
importance of originality. Our tool serves to proactively uphold
academic honesty by detecting and preventing plagiarism, fostering
awareness of integrity in academic writing.
Plagiarism Detection Software - It talks about how the plagiarism
detection tools are essential in academic and content creation to
spot copied or poorly cited text, ensuring originality and
authenticity. These tools help identify direct copies and
paraphrased content, aiding in evaluating student submissions and
verifying the authenticity of reports and research papers. While
numerous options are available, selecting the right tool can be
overwhelming. The proposed AuthentiCheck_SVCI phone
application aims to address this by actively preventing plagiarism
among high school students, promoting originality and integrity in
their writing.
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-----------
R.A. No. 10175: The Cybercrime Prevention Act: The Net
Commandments - The article discusses R.A. No. 10175, a law in the
Philippines aimed at preventing cybercrimes like hacking and data
theft. It highlights how many Filipinos have fallen victim to various
online scams and malicious activities, emphasizing the importance
of protecting digital content from theft. Utilizing tools such as
phone detection apps becomes crucial in safeguarding against
plagiarism and ensuring the integrity of one's work amidst the
growing prevalence of online fraud and identity theft.
With the rise in online scams and identity theft, it's crucial to use
tools like phone detection apps to safeguard against plagiarism and
ensure the integrity of our work.
THESISQUO: Research Management System with Plagiarism
Checker and Prescriptive Analytics - They propose the
implementation of a plagiarism detection system to aid students in
checking their work for copied content before submission,
emphasizing the importance of originality in academic endeavors.
Additionally, the system would provide access to a repository of
local research materials, assisting students in developing unique
content for their studies.
It aligns with our research goal of preventing plagiarism among
senior high school students using a phone detection application.
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Factors Influencing Intention to Plagiarize in the Philippines - It
provides valuable insights into the reasons behind student
plagiarism, aiding educators and researchers in developing targeted
prevention efforts. Additionally, the local study highlights concern
about the potential rise of cheating and plagiarism in online
learning environments amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore,
the findings can inform strategies to mitigate plagiarism risks in
online education and support the objectives of the research project.
It suggests a technological fix for plagiarism: implementing a
plagiarism checker system. This tool enables students to check
their work for plagiarism before submitting it, and having a
database of local research materials can aid them in creating
original content. Essentially, this aligns with our research goal of
detecting and preventing plagiarism among high school students
using a phone application.
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CHAPTER III
III.
RESEARCH METHODS
a. Research Design
A quantitative approach will be followed. Quantitative research
is a formal, objective, systematic process to describe and test
relationships and examine cause and effect interactions among
variables (Grove, 1993). The researchers choose the quantitative
approach because it quantifies the data so that it can be treated
statistically. Furthermore, Delan (2009) states that quantitative
research is a better method than qualitative research because it is
more simplified and numerical results can be easier to
understand.
A descriptive survey design will be also used in this study. A
survey is used to collect original data for describing a population
too large to observe directly (Mouton, 1996). A survey obtains
information from a sample of people by means of self-report,
that is, the people respond to a series of questions posed by the
investigator (Hungler, 1993). In this study the information will
be collected through self-administered questionnaires and will be
distributed personally by the researchers to the subjects.
A descriptive survey has been selected because it provides an
accurate portrayal or account of the characteristics, for example
behavior, opinions, abilities, beliefs, and knowledge of a
particular individual, situation or group. This design has been
chosen to meet the objectives of the study, namely to propose a
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phone application which will use to identify the plagiarized
written works among senior high school students at SVCI - BEC.
b. Research Environment
The study will be conducted in St. Vincent’s College
Incorporated, a Catholic Diocesan School that envisions a fully
integrated person guided by love, truth, and freedom in the
service of God, country, and people.
The main campus is located at Padre Ramon Street Estaka,
Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte. It offers college, graduate
programs and vocational courses. Kindergarten, Elementary,
Junior High and Senior High Schools are offered at SVCIAnnex.
This study will be centered on the Senior High School
department of SVCI. It has a total of eight hundred nineteen
(819) students for school year 2023 – 2024. Four hundred two
(402) in grade 11 and four hundred seventeen (417) in grade 12.
c. Participants
Population is all the characteristics that are the object of research,
where these characteristics relate to the whole group of people,
events or objects that are the center of attention for researchers
(Garubay, 2019). The sample is part of the number and
characteristics possessed by the population. The sample consists
of several members of the population. A sample that is too small
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can cause research to not be able to describe the actual condition
of the population. Conversely, too large samples can result in a
waste of research costs (Nyoko 2019).
The participants of the study will consist of two hundred seventy
(270) students from grades 11 and 12 of the Arts and Design
Track and the Academic Track: Accountancy, Business and
Management (ABM) Strand; Humanities and Social Sciences
(HUMSS) Strand; Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM) Strand. The researchers implemented
simple random sampling which casually selects a subset of
participants from the population.
d. Data Gathering instruments and Procedure
Data will be collected through the distribution of a structured
questionnaire, to target participants as per the study objective.
Questions were developed to cover various aspects of having a
phone application to identify the plagiarized written works
among Senior High School in SVCI - BEC. The tool contains
open, as well as closed ended questions. The latter was used
aiming to provide more structured responses to facilitate
quantitative analytical methods, conclusion and development.
In this study, the method used to determine the number of
samples is by using the Slovin formula, as follows:
n = N / (1 + N e²)
Information:
n: number of samples
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N: total population
e: error tolerance limit
The number of samples in this study with an error
tolerance limit of 5%, namely:
n = N / (1 + N e²) = 819 / (1 + 819 x 0.05²) = 268.745  270
Consistent with the advice of Dr. Jose Calasanz Julysses D.
Tabia, Senior High School faculty in Statistics and
Probability, a 5% error tolerance would be ideal for this
study. Hence, the researchers selected the above stated
computation.
A pilot test of thirty (30) questionnaires were distributed to
assess its clarity and cohesiveness.
This study uses primary data sources, which are data
obtained directly from randomly selected respondents. Data
collection techniques in this study used a questionnaire that
was distributed to the different Senior High School sections.
The data analysis technique used in this study is inferential
statistics. Inferential statistics is used to analyze sample data
and the results are applied to the population. The researchers
will manually do the computation and analysis of data.
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Impact Evaluation Table for AuthentiCheck_SVCI
Area of Focus
Targets
Who is
responsible?
Who needs
to be
consulted?
Who will
monitor
the
action?
Time
line
Resources needed
Expected
output
Actio
n
taken
Proposal to
SVCI Admin of
AuthentiCheck_
SVCI
AuthentiCheck_
SVCI approval
HUMSS
Students
School
President,
SHS Principal
HUMSS
Students
1 week
n/a
Program
approval
Succe
ssful/o
ngoing/
misse
d
Phone
Application
Design
Presentation
Design approval
HUMSS
Students
HUMSS
Students
2 weeks
School Wi-Fi
connection, IT
Faculty/Personnel
Phone
Application
design approval
Appointing of
Admin Officer
in Charge
Appointment
approval
School
President, SHS
Principal
HUMSS
Students
1 week
SAO
Staff/Personnel
Announcement
of appointed
Administration
Officer in charge
Phone App
launch
Phone App
approval
HUMSS
Students,
Administration
Officer in
charge
School
President,
SHS
Principal,
SAO, IT
Program
Head
School
President,
SHS
Principal,
SAO
School
President,
SHS
Principal, IT
Program
Head
HUMSS
Students
and Admin
Officer in
charge
1 week
School Wi-Fi
connection, IT
Faculty/Personnel
Phone App
launch/availabili
ty
Phone App
maintenance
Monthly checks
Administration
Officer in
charge
Administra
tion
Officer in
charge
monthly
School Wi-Fi
connection, IT
Faculty/Personnel
Website
operational
Principal
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e. Action Research Work Plan and Timelines
Task
Week 1
Jan. 10 15
Week 2
Jan. 13 –
18
Week 3
Jan. 26 –
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Week 4
Jan. 31-Feb. 5
Week 7
Feb. 14 19
Week 8
Feb. 15 20
Formulation of action research
title
Finalize objectives/research
questions
Develop research framework
Undertake literature review
Finalize research design
Create data gathering
instrument
-
- completed
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f. Cost Estimates
Activities
Item
Description/
Particular
Encoding,
printing and
printing for
Chapter 1
Encoding,
printing and
printing for
Chapter 2
Encoding,
printing and
printing for
Chapter 3
Encoding,
printing and
printing for
Chapter 4
Encoding,
printing and
printing for
Chapter 5
Encoding
and printing
Book binding
Bond paper,
ink cartridge,
photocopies
Quantity
Amount
Source of Fund
9 pages
Php 45.00
Allowance/Parents’
Funding
Bond paper,
photocopies
21 pages
Php
105.00
Allowance/Parents’
Funding
Bond paper,
photocopies
4 pages, 270
Php
questionnaires 540.00
Allowance/Parents’
Funding
Bond paper,
photocopies
13 pages
Php 65.00
Allowance/Parents’
Funding
Bond paper,
photocopies
4 pages
Php 20.00
Allowance/Parents’
Funding
Bond paper
Entire book
Hard cover
Entire book
Php
200.00
Php
500.00
Allowance/Parents’
Funding
Allowance/Parents’
Funding
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CHAPTER IV
IV. DATA ANALYSIS PROCEDURE
Frequency Counting and Percentage was the statistical tool used to
analyze, treat and interpret the data gathered. Frequency counting was
used to find out the number of participants and responses per
questionnaire item. Percent was calculated by getting the frequency of
each category divided by the total number of participants.
Table 1 - Age
Grade 11
Grade 12
Frequency
18 years old and
above
6
120
46.67%
Below 18 years
old
106
38
53.66%
Table 1 above shows that 46.67% of the participants were eighteen years old and
above, while 53.66% were aged below eighteen.
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Table 2 – Address
Within Dipolog
Grade 11
Grade 12
Frequency
92
143
87.03%
17
18
12.96%
City
Outside of
Dipolog City
Table 2 shows that 87.03% of the participants in the study live within the Dipolog
City area, and 12.96% live outside of Dipolog City proper.
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Table 3 – Grade and Strand
Grade 11
Grade 12
Frequency
ABM
19
29
17.77%
GAS
14
10
8.88%
HUMSS
29
51
29.63%
STEM
50
69
44.07%
Table 3 illustrates that among Grade 11 and Grade 12 students, the STEM strand
had the highest frequency with 44.07%, followed by HUMSS with 29.63%.
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Table 4 – Civil Status
Grade 11
Grade 12
Frequency
Single
112
158
100%
Married
0
0
0
Table 4 confirms that 100% of the participants are single.
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Table 5 – Religion
Grade 11
Grade 12
Frequency
Catholic
110
151
96.67%
Non-Catholic
2
7
3.33%
Table 5 reveals that 96.67% of the participants are Catholic, while 3.33% are
Non-Catholic.
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Table 6 – Gender
Grade 11
Grade 12
Frequency
Male
33
71
38.52%
Female
79
87
61.48%
Table 6 exhibits that 38.52% of the study’s participants are male and
61.48% are female.
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Table 7 – Engages in Written Works
Grade 11
Grade 12
Frequency
Yes
110
156
98.52%
No
2
3
1.85%
Table 7 presents that 98.52% of the participants engage in written works and
1.85% do not engage in it.
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Table 8 – Types of Written Works Engaged
Grade 11
Grade 12
Frequency
Essays
42
50
34.07%
Reports
25
48
27.04%
Short Stories
10
9
7.04%
Research Papers
20
43
23.33%
Poems
12
8
7.41%
Others
3
0
1.11%
Table 8 reveals that in both Grade 11 and Grade 12, the most common type of
written work engaged in was essays, comprising 34.07% of the responses.
Following essays, research papers accounted for 23.33% of Grade 11 and 12
engagements, reports constituted 27.04%, short stories represented 7.04%, poems
made up 7.41%, and other types of written works comprised 1.11%.
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Table 9 – Frequency on Internet Research
Grade 11
Grade 12
Frequency
Daily
100
132
85.93%
Weekly
1
9
3.70%
Monthly
0
0
0%
Rarely
9
17
9.63%
Never
2
0
0.70%
Table 9 demonstrates that the majority of Grade 11 and Grade 12 students
conducted internet research daily, representing 85.93% of the responses. A small
percentage engaged in weekly research (3.70%), while others reported rarely
(9.623%) or never (0.70%) conducting internet research.
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Table 10 – Concerns of Plagiarism
Grade 11
Grade 12
Frequency
Very concerned
71
85
57.78%
Somewhat concerned
32
58
33.33%
Not very concerned
7
12
7.04%
Not concerned at all
2
3
1.85%
In Table 10, it's apparent that the majority of students expressed being very
concerned about plagiarism, comprising 57.78% of the responses. Additionally, a
considerable portion reported being somewhat concerned (33.33%), while smaller
percentages indicated being not very concerned (7.04%) and not concerned at all
(1.85%).
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Table 11 – Beneficially of Plagiarism Phone App.
Grade 11
Grade 12
Frequency
Yes, very beneficial
63
106
62.59%
Yes, somewhat beneficial
45
44
32.96%
No, not beneficial
4
8
4.44%
In Table 11, it's evident that the majority of Grade 11 and Grade 12 respondents
found the plagiarism phone app to be very beneficial, with 62.59% and 32.96%
stating it was somewhat beneficial, respectively. Only a small percentage, 4.44%,
believed the app was not beneficial.
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Table 12 – Willingness to use Plagiarism Phone App.
Grade 11
Grade 12
Frequency
Yes
72
111
67.78%
Maybe
40
40
29.63%
No
0
7
2.59%
Table 12 illustrates the attitudes the participants’ willingness to to use the
Plagiarism Phone Application, showing that 67.78% of Grade 11 students are
willing to use it, while 29.63% are undecided, and only 2.59% are unwilling.
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Comments:
- All questions seem to address the concerns about plagiarism.
- This is very alarming for students whose plagiarize others works
without knowing the laws.
- This might be really helpful to those students who doesn’t know
plagiarism is bad, to let them know that what they were doing is
plagiarism.
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CHAPTER V
V.
SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
a. Summary
Upon analysis of the data collected, it can be concluded that:
 53.66% of the participants are below eighteen years old;
 87.03% of the participants reside within Dipolog City;
 43.70% of the participants belong to the Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
strand;
 100% of the participants are still single;
 96.67% of the participants identify as Catholic;
 61.42% of participants are female;

98.52% of participants engage in written works;
 for the written work, 34.07% comprises essays, followed
by 23.33% for research papers, 27.04% for reports,
7.04% for short stories, 7.41% for poems, and the
remaining 1.11% for other types;
 85.93% of students conduct internet research daily;
 57.78% of participants are being very concerned about
plagiarism;

62.59% of participants perceive the pplagiarism phone
aapplication as beneficial; and
 67.78% of respondents expressed the willingness to use
the pplagiarism phone application.
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b. Conclusions
The results drawn from the data analysis shed light on the
prevalent issues of plagiarism awareness and academic honesty
among students at St. Vincent’s College Incorporated. These
insights show the importance of addressing plagiarism and
advocate for proactive measures to encourage originality and
ethical behavior in academic work.
The characteristics of the participants reveal important aspects
of the student’s at SVCI, highlighting the need for tailored
approaches to tackle plagiarism concerns among different
student groups. With many students conducting internet research
and expressing significant worries about plagiarism, it's clear
that providing students with the necessary tools and resources to
maintain academic integrity is crucial.
The introduction of the Plagiarism Phone Application
(AuthentiCheck_SVCI) offers a promising solution to identify
and prevent plagiarism effectively. The positive feedback from
students about the application indicates their recognition of its
potential to uphold academic honesty and integrity within the
SVCI premises.
Furthermore, the proposed implementation plan for
AuthentiCheck_SVCI outlines a structured approach to ensure
the successful adoption and continuity of the application within
SVCI-BEC. By involving key stakeholders and utilizing school
resources, the initiative aims to create an environment that
promotes originality and discourages academic dishonesty.
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In summary, the findings of this study emphasize the critical
importance of addressing plagiarism and promoting academic
honesty within the educational setting. The proposed
implementation of AuthentiCheck_SVCI represents a proactive
step towards achieving these goals and fostering a culture of
ethical conduct at St. Vincent’s College Incorporated. Through
collaborative efforts and innovative solutions, SVCI-BEC can
effectively combat plagiarism and cultivate a community
committed to academic excellence and integrity.
c. Recommendations
Based on the results of the study and the conclusions previously
stated, the following suggestions are made:
1. for the SVCI Administration, this study highlights significant
worries among senior high school students regarding
plagiarism. Therefore, it is suggested that SVCI incorporates
the AuthentiCheck_SVCI phone app to address this problem.
This phone app serves as a tool to prevent plagiarism and
encourage honesty in schoolwork. Regular checks should be
done to see if the phone app is working well and if any
improvements are needed. Should there be a need to modify
it for better implementation; that would be welcomed.
2. For further researchers, while the AuthentiCheck_SVCI
phone application helps in identifying plagiarism, it is
important to explore other methods to promote honesty in
schoolwork. Future research could investigate the
effectiveness of educational programs aimed at instilling a
sense of academic honesty among students. This may include
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workshops, seminars, or mentoring programs focused on
ethical conduct. Collaboration among teachers, school
leaders, and students is essential for developing effective
measures to prevent plagiarism and uphold academic honesty
within the school.
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APPENDICES
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We are Grade 12 students from St. Vincent College Incorporated, conducting an action research proposal
to evaluate the effectiveness of AuthentiCheck_SVCI (Phone App.) in identifying plagiarized written
works among Senior High School students. Your responses to this questionnaire are invaluable in our
study.
Please provide truthful and thoughtful answers. All information will be kept confidential.
Name: _________________________________
Age: _________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________
Grade & track/strand: ________________________ Civil status: ___________
Religion: ___________________
1.
Gender: ______________
Have you ever submitted written works as part of your school assignments?
___ Yes ___ No
2.
3.
If YES, what types of written works have you submitted? (Check all that apply)
___ Essays
___ Research Papers
___ Poems
___ Short Stories ___ Others (please specify: _________
How often do you use digital platforms or the internet for research?
___ Daily
4.
___ Reports
___ Weekly
___ Monthly
___ Rarely
___ Never
Do you believe plagiarism is a problem among Senior High School students?
___ Yes ___ No
5.
Have you ever been tempted to use someone else's work as yours?
___ Yes
___ No
6.
If YES, what are the reasons that may lead you to do so? (Check all that apply)
____ Lack of time to complete the assignment
____ Difficulty in understanding the topic
____ Pressure to achieve high grades
____ Laziness or lack of motivation
____ Other (please specify: ____________________________________________)
7.
How concerned are you about the consequences of plagiarism in academic settings?
___ Very concerned
___ Somewhat concerned ____ Not very concerned ___Not concerned at all
8.
Would you find it beneficial to have a phone applicationtool to detect plagiarism in your written
work?
___ Yes, very beneficial
___ Yes, somewhat beneficial
___ No, not beneficial
9.
Would you be willing to use a phone app to detect plagiarism in your own written work?
___ Yes, always
___ Maybe ___ No
Comment/s:
__________________________________________________________
Thank you for your time and cooperation.
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CURRICULUM VITAE:
Name:
Bebjean C. Lebores
Nickname:
Jean
Address:
7101 Purok Jasmin, Sicayab Bucana, Dapitan City
Tel no:
+639071986545
Birthday:
December 14, 2006
Birth place:
Provincial Hospital Zanorte Medical Center
Citizenship:
Filipino
Religion:
Catholic
Track/Strand:
Humanities & Social Sciences
Year:
2023 - 2024
School:
St. Vincent’s College Incorporated
Address:
Padre Ramon Street Estaka, Dipolog City, ZN
VII
Name:
Justin B. Tapil
Nickname:
Taps
Address:
7100 Magsaysay Street Dipolog City
Tel no:
+639182284253
Birthday:
April 29, 2006
Birth place:
Manila City
Citizenship:
Filipino
Religion:
Catholic
Track/Strand:
Humanities & Social Sciences
Year:
2023 - 2024
School:
St. Vincent’s College Incorporated
Address:
Padre Ramon Street Estaka, Dipolog City, ZN
VIII
Name:
Lovely Jane Rebuyon
Nickname:
Lj
Address:
7100 Purok Morning Star Olingan, Dipolog City
Tel no:
+639129754068
Birthday:
February 10, 2006
Birth place:
Dipolog City
Citizenship:
Filipino
Religion:
Catholic
Track/Strand:
Humanities & Social Sciences
Year:
2023 - 2024
School:
St. Vincent’s College Incorporated
Address:
Padre Ramon Street Estaka, Dipolog City, ZN
IX
Name:
Lovely Villaver
Nickname:
Lab2x
Address:
7100 Purok Evergreen, Sta. Filomena, Dipolog City
Tel no:
+639510438005
Birthday:
February 14, 2006
Birth place:
Dipolog City
Citizenship:
Filipino
Religion:
Catholic
Track/Strand:
Humanities & Social Sciences
Year:
2023 - 2024
School:
St. Vincent’s College Incorporated
Address:
Padre Ramon Street Estaka, Dipolog City, ZN
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Name:
Maria Niña Angela D. Jorolan
Nickname:
Nin
Address:
7100 San Roque, Sicayab Dipolog City
Tel no:
+639700538850
Birthday:
January 17, 2006
Birth place:
Provincial Hospital Zanorte Medical Center
Citizenship:
Filipino
Religion:
Catholic
Track/Strand:
Humanities & Social Sciences
Year:
2023 - 2024
School:
St. Vincent’s College Incorporated
Address:
Padre Ramon Street Estaka, Dipolog City, ZN
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Name:
Mitchie P. Perater
Nickname:
Mitch
Address:
7100 Purok Caimito Sangkol, Dipolog City
Tel no:
+639366808794
Birthday:
September 20, 2006
Birth place:
Sangkol, Dipolog City
Citizenship:
Filipino
Religion:
Catholic
Track/Strand:
Humanities & Social Sciences
Year:
2023 - 2024
School:
St. Vincent’s College Incorporated
Address:
Padre Ramon Street Estaka, Dipolog City, ZN
XII
Name:
Monica V. Sumulong
Nickname:
Nic
Address:
7100 Galas Sitio Paraiso Dipolog City
Tel no:
+639705904846
Birthday:
February 12, 2006
Birth place:
Galas Kurbada
Citizenship:
Filipino
Religion:
Catholic
Track/Strand:
Humanities & Social Sciences
Year:
2023 - 2024
School:
St. Vincent’s College Incorporated
Address:
Padre Ramon Street Estaka, Dipolog City, ZN
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