“THE IMPACT OF PLAGIARISM DETECTION ON ESL LEARNERS: SHAPING ATTITUDES AND WRITING SKILLS.”

Abstract

Plagiarism, the act of showcasing other’s ideas or words as your own, has become a significant concern in academic writing since the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in research. Detecting plagiarism is now emerging as an integral part of higher education institutions especially in Pakistani universities. This paper explores the impact of plagiarism detection on ESL learners attitudes and writing skills. A qualitative approach has been employed by conducting a semi-structured interview with 30 students including instructors of English Literature Department in University Of Okara. Results indicate that plagiarism detection can influence ESL learners attitudes and writing skills both positively and negatively. As the plagiarism detection tools can promote content quality and proper citation, it can also leads to ESL learners anxiety and stress. As the article concludes, certain recommendations have been listed for instructors and institutionsto effectively embed plagiarism detection into ESL writing. Recommendations include developing comprehensive programs, implementing plagiarism education in curricula, and faculty training regarding the best possible use of Plagiarism detection.