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The aim of this study is to examine undergraduate accounting students' perceptions of contributing factors to plagiarism activities. Survey methods were utilised to investigate the significance of different factors, and any differences related to student characteristics in accounting department at Azzaytuna University. Fifty-eight responses were collected and analysed. Results show that lack of awareness, pressure, personal attitudes and availability of internet facilities are the contributing factors of plagiarism; while no evidence is found to suggest that either lack of competence, and laziness of students contribute to increase incidence of plagiarism activities. The findings have significant implications for educators to find ways to react to those factors, develop the detection and punishment of plagiarism activities, and to instruct potential performers.
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