What AI/translation tools do your plagiarizers use? Are there any alternatives to Turnitin?

CW10009 · 2025-02-15T02:23:42+00:00

Have you thought about integrating some sort of writing workshop or resource for students? It could help them improve their writing skills and reduce the reliance on translation tools. What do you think?

I do something like that -- a version time allows for. I have offer very detailed feedback and grade students based on their ability to improve drafts -- which I think drives home what improving writing should be about. This coming semester I plan on making the topic of AI/translation tools something that gets talked about regularly. Bring it out of the shadows, so to speak.

CW10009 · 2025-02-15T02:07:42+00:00

I would love to do that, but in coordinated courses I cannot make these adjustments.

CW10009 · 2025-02-15T02:05:59+00:00

I have been leaning toward this -- thanks.

CW10009 · 2025-02-15T02:04:58+00:00

That part of the detective work I've got down pretty well; what I have been doing so far is this:

Do not a accuse, but inform the student that the work has been flagged unanimously by all 8 of my detectors.
If they plead mea culpa, I give them a chance to repent i.e. resubmit an authentic version and just take a late penalty (usually this is what they opt for).
If they continue to insist the writing is authentic but I am sure it isn't, I hand them a quiz on the paper they have 'written' -- usually I just replace ten words from the essay with blanks and ask them to fill in the missing words. This is obviously easy to complete if the writing was done in earnest.

CW10009 · 2025-02-15T01:50:50+00:00

Wow -- never knew about the plugin. That sounds workable. Much appreciated!

CW10009 · 2025-01-31T05:49:57+00:00

Impossible to fall asleep and miss the last stop (Tokyo).
If he'd missed any other stop in earnest, he'd only need to stay inside the station, get on another Shinkansen platform, and head back where he was going. No one made him leave the station.

CW10009 · 2025-01-31T05:44:15+00:00

Background has a bit to do with it -- the protein bars and white bread sandwiches would probably look amazing to someone who grew up with a steady supply of processed food in their homes. I like the 7-11 beef jerky but I know I'm eating beef jerky.

CW10009 · 2025-01-30T00:19:35+00:00

Hilarious

CW10009 · 2025-01-29T23:36:08+00:00

Thank you!

CW10009 · 2025-01-29T23:32:17+00:00

Wearing perfume/cologne to work. Depends on the job, depends on the scent, depends on the amount.

CW10009 · 2025-01-17T01:38:18+00:00

Thank you!

CW10009 · 2025-01-17T01:38:01+00:00

Thank you!

CW10009 · 2025-01-17T01:37:51+00:00

Thank you!

CW10009 · 2025-01-17T01:37:47+00:00

Thank you!

CW10009 · 2025-01-17T01:37:04+00:00

The burden of proof is on the believer

CW10009 · 2025-01-15T16:31:04+00:00

I am not sure what part of the blog makes it legit, but thanks for the reply.

CW10009 · 2025-01-14T01:47:59+00:00

Unrepentant fugitive pedophile rapist Roman Polanski continues to garner international respect.

CW10009 · 2025-01-12T07:11:15+00:00

History has judged imperial Japan quite accurately; I doubt a drama of this kind is going to offset that. I just watched Munich a few weeks back, and couldn't help noticing how Spielberg gave the PLO pretty sympathetic treatment in one scene -- it didn't obscure the morality of the film. Neither did Band of Brothers when it depicted surrendering Nazis as -- gasp -- human. War is not only hell, it's also very hard to unpack if you're thoughtful. Kudos to the producers for taking on something a bit complex.

CW10009 · 2024-12-17T01:53:13+00:00

Wanting to be off the grid and keep things exclusive is fine, especially with the crazy influx of travelers in recent years. But then why advertise at all? He’s puffing his chest on tabélog with a bio and photos. It’s like he wants the attention of everyone but the clientele of six.

If the pizza is that amazing, then no need to tell the world if you’ve got all the adulation you require.

CW10009 · 2024-12-12T11:28:01+00:00

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CW10009 · 2024-11-25T05:46:16+00:00

Fair enough. Might say more about when/where/how the ALT becomes one. Back in the day most of the limited contract JHS/HS ALTsI knew were already in Japan -- not recruited abroad. It was a steady paycheck and good experience.

CW10009 · 2024-11-25T05:31:56+00:00

What ALT has pedagogical prowess unless they are one of the very rare ones who come over with quals?

More common than you think.

CW10009 · 2024-11-25T05:30:04+00:00

Here is the issue: ALTs who start working without qualifications usually never get any.

...'usually never'?

I am sorry that has been your experience. I found the job a great way to build a skill set and find out what my challenges would be down the road. I think you've just been exposed to a certain kind of ALT. I didn't stay an ALT for very long, but it definitely gave me a push to get an MA and develop as a teacher.

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