Using WordPerfect to detect plagiarism on open-book essay tests

The article discusses the use of WordPerfect computer software to detect plagiarism in open-book essay examinations that are electronically submitted. The author says that the WordPerfect 12 application, which can reveal formatting codes in the original and test papers, is better than the Microsoft Word software in detecting cheating or plagiarism. The author refers to the lack of anonymity on the Internet, the goal of preventing plagiarism, and an example of an essay which has an attributed quotation and one that does not have a citation.