Communication and Technology for Academic Purposes

This report discusses the usage of information and communication technology in higher education, including word processing packages, virtual learning environments, and Turnitin. It also provides tips for presenting website text in academic work to avoid plagiarism. The subject is Communication and Technology for Academic Purposes, and the course code, name, and college/university are not mentioned.

Communication and
Technology for
Academic Purposes
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Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................3
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................3
Primary functions about a word processing package.............................................................3
Presentation website text in academic work to avoid plagiarism...........................................4
The main functions of a virtual learning environment...........................................................6
Turnitin usage explained........................................................................................................7
 CONCLUSION......................................................................................................................9
REFRENCES.................................................................................................................................10
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INTRODUCTION
The academic environment is becoming more and more digital as the usage of
information and communication technology including digital and virtual technologies is being
used to provide students exceptional quality education (Aluja-Banet, Sancho and Vukic, 2019).
The arrival of pandemic has only accelerated the process of digitising higher education as
students have to access educational institution services remotely. This presentation looks at the
current information and communication technology being used in higher education along with
the virtual technology which is supporting students seeking remote education. The functions of
word processing package and ways off using website text in academic work without increasing
plagiarism are described in this report. The function of virtual learning environment and usage of
Turnitin is explained in this report.
MAIN BODY
TASK 1
Primary functions about a word processing package
Word processing is defined as that of utilising a computer for creating editing saving and
printing documents. Specialized software has been created for effective word processing in the
current age and it is used by students along with professionals to create academic and business
documents. Microsoft word and Google Docs are some of the most commonly used word
processing packages in the highlight education industry. The primary functions of a word
processing package are provided below:
Documentation
The main function of a word processing package is to support creation of documents using a
computer. This involves creation, saving, copying and composing documents (Bogusevschi,
Muntean and Muntean, 2020). In addition to this, word processing package can also be used for
printing the digitally created document which supports the process of documentation. This
function is the primary reason word processing packages have become commonly used
information and coming vision technology in the academic and professional world because
creation of documents and reports is a common daily task in higher education and business
environment.
Editing Text
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Copying pasting moving and deleting text within a document is a common functional
element of word processing packages. This word processing packages makes it suitable for usage
in academic as well as professional environment because large texts can be easily copied and
pasted in several documents which can be send to thousands of individuals using mass
communication methods. The copy paste function of word processing package also helps use
information from other sources to create academic writing (Harding, 2018). The copy paste
function enables plagiarism and students are advised to limit usage of directly copy pasting text
from other sources to reduce chances of play grazing content in their academic writing.
Formatting Document
The process of formatting a document involved different activities such as highlighting words
with bold italic or underline are different colours and highlighted background. In addition to this
it also involves changing the font, word style all sides of the text to make the document easier to
read. Line facing end text alignment of words and paragraphs can be changed by using
formatting function of word processing packages. The present of formatting function in word
processing packages helps students make their academic writing and documents more appealing
and easier to read as the reader can follow the text can by focusing on the highlighted parts of the
text.
Creation of visual information
Visual data including tables graphs and charts can also be created by using a word processing
package. This functional element of word processing package helps students create more
attractive academic writing pieces and use numerical information to create visual data.
Inserting elements from other software
Word processing packages offer the function of using elements from other software in academic
and business documents such as images so that information can be appropriately communicated
by using both visual and textual data (Hassan amd et. al., 2019).
Presentation website text in academic work to avoid plagiarism
The practice of adopting or using other person’s ideas and statements without
acknowledging their work is defined as plagiarism. Higher education institutions take steps to
reduce plagiarism and have strict policies for students engaging in plagiarism. One of the most
common ways of plagiarism is the usage of we end based function of word processing packages
to directly copy text from online sources and websites in academic writing.
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In addition to this, some other reasons for plagiarism which include ineffective
paraphrasing and lack of correct citations while using text from websites and other online
sources. This showcases that website text in academic writing is one of the common roots of
plagiarism in the current time.
It is significant to support each student in understanding accurate method of presenting website
text in academic writing so that plagiarism can be minimised while submitting original pieces of
academic writing (Moncada, Buhangin and Angalan, 2020). The best way of presenting data
from websites to avoid plagiarism is provided below:
 Accurately paraphrasing data from websites and other online sources plays important role in
reducing plagiarism. This can be achieved by reading the data of their website completely
and understanding the mean ideas presented by the author and paraphrasing the mean idea in
a manner which is relevant to the content of academic writing piece. This reduces the
chances of pragmatism as the same words are not used in academic work but the idea is
communicated affectively.
 Citation is an effective method for reducing chances of plagiarism as at enables fair usage of
ideas of different authors and websites. It is important that students accurately cite online
sources and website links in the academic piece of work so that the original author is
credited effectively and the possibility of using ideas and information from others without
acknowledging the original author and source will be eliminated. Citing sources of website
in academic writing makes the work more presentable and reduces plagiarism.
 Self-checking the content off again network by using plagiarism checking tools so that any
extracts of academic writing which is planarized can be identified before the final
submission. There are different plagiarism checking tools available online which support
identification and rectification of any plagiarized content in academic pieces of work. This
tool can be used by students to make data more presentable as plagiarism can be cleared
beforehand (Ryan and Poole, 2019).
 Quotations can also be used to make the data taken from online sources and website more
presentable in Academy pieces of writing. Quotations and citing the quoted text in academic
pieces of writing highlights ideas used from online or website sources and accounts for
effective usage of unoriginal data.
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The main functions of a virtual learning environment
Virtual learning environment platforms are being commonly used in higher education institutions
since implementation of pandemic restrictions in United Kingdom. Virtual learning environment
is defined as collection of software and tools which support online teaching and learning for
students. a virtual learning environment provides students and teachers a sophisticated place for
engaging in online learning and teaching but also makes online education more easier for both
students and teachers (Straková and Cimermanová, 2018). The common usage of virtual learning
environment in United Kingdom higher education industry has reduced the importance of
physical infrastructure for higher education as students are now able to gain exceptional quality
higher education services through virtual learning environment created by universities and higher
education institutions. The family function of virtual learning environment in the current times
are provided below:
Flexible learning and teaching
The primary function of virtual learning environment is to facilitate flexible learning for
students. This function is achieved by usage of software and applications so that students are able
to remotely access higher education services such as educational material and attending lectures.
In The current time virtual learning environment are being used for promoting remote education
any ideas which have restrictions due to the pandemic so that students are able to learn and
submit higher education projects and assignments remotely. Learning environment supports
flexible learning for teachers as they are able to use the software in application to provide
educational material find other information to students effectively using virtual learning
environment software and applications.
Tracking and monitoring
The tracking and monitoring function of virtual learning environment is used by teachers to
understand student progress and monitor student activities so that their development can be
evaluated fairly and accurately (Tandel and Dhimar, 2021). This function of the virtual learning
environment supports effective online education as teachers are able to accurately assess the
progress of their students by tracking and monitoring their activities such as number of lectures
attended and academic writing pieces submitted in a timely manner.
Communication and collaboration
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Virtual learning environment involves usage of software and information communication
technology in a bundle which supports effective communication and collaboration between
teachers and students even from remote areas. Students unable to communicate with their
teachers directly and talk to their similar to seeking physical education. This function of virtual
learning environment support stylistic development of students as they are able to you know the
benefits of physical education by using virtual technology from remote areas.
Increase student accessibility
The usage of virtual learning environment increases student accessibility as they are able to
directly communicate with their teachers regarding educational growth and development. In
addition to this usage of virtual learning environment helps students with social anxiety or lack
of confidence easily communicate with others during online and virtual lectures. This increases
the accessibility of students to class discussions which increases participation of each students in
educational activities and group projects (Ventayen and Orlanda-Ventayen, 2019).
Turnitin usage explained
Turnitin is an online plagiarism checking tool which is used by many higher education
institutions in United Kingdom. The who primary uses of this online educational tool are To act
as a deterrent towards plagiarism and help educational institutions identify cases of plagiarism.
This educational tool is able to identify cases of plagiarism checking the assignment submitted
by a specific student 2 archive of Internet documents Internet data previously submitted
educational papers an subscription repository of periodicals journals and publications. The
primary reason for using Turnitin in higher educational institutions are provided below:
Checking originality
This is one of the basic uses of Turnitin. As plagiarism checking tool, Turnitin helps teacher
determined originality of a students again piece of writing as the tree is able to check the specific
academic piece of writing from wide range of online sources, student papers, books and journals
who understand which part of the academic writing has been plagiarized by the student
(Bogusevschi, Muntean and Muntean, 2020).
Limiting plagiarism
The usage of Turnitin helps teachers inform students about the dangers of plagiarizing from
books, journals, online sources or any other outside sources. This function of Turnitin is
achieved by informing students about the capabilities of this plagiarism checking tool which
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helps students understand possibility of the tool determining any small or large piece of
plagiarised content in their Academic piece of writing.
Enhancing academic integrity
Maintaining academic integrity is highly important for higher education institutions as it helps
them maintain their reputation of a high quality educational institutions and pain admission
application from students over the globe. The usage of Turnitin helps higher education institution
enhance academic integrity in students as they are returned from engaging in plagiarism which is
one of the most common causes of academic integrity failure. In this way higher education
institutions are able to maintain high reputation in the higher education industry as students are
able to produce original academic content and ideas. The Usage of Turnitin in higher education
empowers students to cheque any possibility of plagiarism in their Academic writing beforehand
so that they are able to correct black guys content and produce original ideas which are
referenced correctly.
Feedback
Turnitin helps educational institutions provide strains effective feedback as they are given
similarity report on the basis of Turnitin results of their Academy content along with additional
feedback given by the teacher so that they are able to improve Academy content for finally
submitted assessment. In this way educational tool supports continuous development of students
an improvement in their ability to produce original ideas.
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 CONCLUSION
From the above report it is determined that word processing packages are common information
and communication technology used in higher education institutions which help students create
engaging and correct I can't make writing pieces. The usage of information from website can
cause plagiarism for students so students need to adopt ways of effectively presenting data taken
from online sources and websites. This involved citing and quoting data taken from websites
accurately and using a plagiarism checker. Virtual learning environment technology has various
functions such as improving flexibility next and accessibility for students and teachers. Turnitin
is a useful algorithm checker which helps educational institution improve the level of originality
in academic pieces of writing.
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