...ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: ARE MORE STUDENTS CHEATING? Dorothy L. R. Jones Norfolk State University ACADEMIC DISHONESTY, with Internet plagiarism as one of the most common forms, is a concern on college and university campuses more than ever before. A review of the literature validates these concerns. According to a 2003 nationwide research study of 23 public and private colleges and universities, conducted by Donald L. McCabe, Internet plagiarism is on the rise. Thirty-eight percent of the undergraduate students surveyed indicated that they had engaged in Internet plagiarism (as cited in Rimer, 2003). Brown, Weible, and Olmosk (2010) found that 49% of students in undergraduate marketing classes admitted cheating in 1988 versus 100% of the students in an undergraduate management class in 2008; a national survey published in Education Week found that 54% of the students surveyed admitted to Internet plagiarism and 76% admitted to cheating; and the Center for Academic Integrity found almost 80% of the college students surveyed admitted to cheating at least once (“Facts About Plagiarism,” 2011). In May 2006, Ohio University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering plagiarism scandal garnered national attention when a review panel found “rampant and flagrant” forms of plagiarism in 34 master’s theses (Grose, 2006); and in November 2010, more than 200 of the 600 students in a University of Central Florida business class confessed that they benefited from accessing online test questions...
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...search for academic honest in higher learning using search engines, little was found. When I first said searching, I decided to use google.com and ask.com as my search engines. I decided to look for academic honesty in higher learning (in its entirety). I had more luck with my findings when I used google.com than when I used ask.com. I picked a few websites that sounded like they'd be useful when writing a paper on the topic. The first two that I chose to visit were findarticles.com and wiki.answers.com. Wiki.answers.com literally gave a one sentence definition of what is believed to be academic dishonesty. Findarticles.com gave a short and simple description on academic dishonesty in online courses and provided a few links to articles about academic dishonesty. Those articles gave very little information on plagiarism and other terms defining academic dishonesty. One of the articles only informed a person about using correct citations in a paper and it was only six to eight sentences long. As with google.com, ask.com provided many links to many different colleges and academic institutions. I'm looking for academic integrity, not links to colleges, or links to different colleges' guidelines on their ideas on academic integrity (although they could somewhat prove to be useful). One thing that I was hoping for were statistics (real case studies) on academic dishonesty in higher learning. I did a search using ask.com for statistics on academic dishonesty. A lot of data...
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...Academic Dishonesty This article conducted studies of academic integrity and examined student perceptions of academic integrity by online students and face-to-face classrooms. Surveys were taken to see of students participated in academic misconduct, or if they thought their classmates participated in academic misconduct. * Academic Honesty * “Perceptions of Academic Honesty in online vs. Face-to-Face Classrooms” * Spaulding, Michael * Winter 2009 * Not peer reviewed * Education Research Complete This article views academic dishonesty and cheating should be encouraged or at least given support. In this essay it claims there are two elements of academic dishonesty: one of the elements is moral, and the other is organizational and structural. * Academic Honesty * “Reframing Academic Honesty”, * Rud, A.G. * 2009 * Not peer reviewed * Education Research Complete Academic dishonesty is providing or receiving assistance in a manner not authorized by the instructor. Work s being submitted for academic evaluation including papers, projects, tests, and presentations in their own words, but the words are from anothers thoughts and ideas. Online instructors are constantly searching for the most effective way to accomplish academic honesty. Each school has their own tools to help with formatting online. Ways to avoid plagiarism is to make sure you have enough time to research and write you paper. Sometimes you can feel rushed, or...
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...The Importance of Academic Honesty Introduction Academic Honesty is an increasingly important aspect of the education process. The concerns of academic honesty and the lack of it are increasing, therefore colleges and universities are taking immense measures to control academic dishonesty. This paper will describe the definition of academic dishonesty as defined by Hard, Conway and Moran as well as describe the importance of academic honesty. The long term negative effects of academic dishonesty will be discussed as well as the various methods of deterrence. Building and acquiring academic integrity can encourage a student to become more confident with his or her academic assignments as well as improving him or herself academically. Academic Dishonesty Academic dishonesty is a form of cheating whether it is deliberately or inadvertently. Academic honesty is a major issue and the importance of this topic has been at the top of discussion between teachers and students at every level of education, especially within adult students with both face-to-face and online courses in the modern era. Academic dishonesty is described by Hard, Conway, and Moran (2006) below: providing or receiving assistance in a manner not authorized by the instructor in the creation of work to be submitted for academic evaluation, including papers, projects and examinations (cheating); and presenting, as one’s own, the ideas of words of another person or persons for academic evaluation without...
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...to drive efficiencies by creating synergies. Teaching Philosophy (sets expectations for students) My goal in this course is to ensure you understand the material and are able to use the tools in the real world. There will be Case Studies and Assignments that will need to be turned in on the requested dates. LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. There will be two tests. The dates will be fixed and will not change. Required texts: (Information Systems, Concepts and Applications Using Applications to Create Business Solutions. Third Custom Edition for UM – St Louis Compiled by Dr. Joseph Rottman Time Requirements: If this course were offered on campus, you’d be in class 2.5 hours/week, along with the travel time involved. The online version is no different in terms of expectations for your involvement. This is an...
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...RUNNING HEAD: ACADEMIC HONESTY 1 “Academic Honesty Amongst On line Students” Julia A. Murray INFT 101 Liberty University ACADEMIC HONESTY 2 Abstract When attending college as an on line student it is highly imperative that integrity be impressed upon each student. Technology as well as other students who have taken the course before can easily be used to cheat in order to receive a better grade. "This paper examines the nature of on line academic dishonesty and strategies to lessen incidences based on proven practices. It does not address general best practices of assessment, many of which are applicable to both face-to-face and on line environments, particularly those regarding objective assessments."(McGee P., 2008) Online learning can be a positive experience allowing you to learn on your own time while still living a full time life whether with your children or a work environment. There have clearly been rules set up and ways to catch dishonesty in school systems. So why would one chance it? If you spend your entire college life cheating then it stands to reason you will have to cheat your way through whatever career you decide upon. ACADEMIC HONESTY ...
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...Academic Honesty: [Belinda pinchek] Axial College University of Phoenix Abstract The focus of this discussion is on the importance of maintaining academy honesty, which is a requirement of all students of Axial College of University of Phoenix. Each student is responsible for the way they conduct themselves while attending the University of Phoenix. Realizing that a part of being honest is to make sure that all your assignments are in my own words and all of the thoughts and ideas of the works belong to me is critical. If I am going to use another person's work or words I must respect that person by giving them credit for their work. Morals are a very important factor in the learning process. I should show more consideration by being completely honest about my works. All I need to do is to read remember and Universities guidelines on Academic honesty, and Student Code of Conduct. I will remember in all that I do maintaining academy honesty will be a golden rule for my own personal benefit. The Importance of Maintaining Academic Honesty Beginning with my admittance to the University of Phoenix, which I am excited and proud to be a member of, I was made aware of the University's policies against plagiarism and all other forms of academic dishonesty. I have carefully reviewed many sources including documentation from the University of Phoenix and articles from our online library, as well as done independent study online and in my local library to confirm I fully understand...
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...Preparing to Write In the weeks ahead, you will be applying information from this course in written form. To prepare for this, please complete the following questions and submit to assignment submission. 1. Identify three websites that assists students with citation and preparing works cited pages. Provide the URLs. a. https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/05/ b. http://prhs.prsd.org/researchguidepreparingworkscited&bibliographiccitations c. http://www.aresearchguide.com/10works.html 2. Identify one website that instructs students how to paraphrase information in MLA or APA format. Provide the URL. d. https://web.williams.edu/wp-etc/acad-resources/survival_guide/CitingDoc/ParaphrasingMLA.php 3. What is your technique for taking notes from your sources so you avoid plagiarism? What is your strategy in summarizing and paraphrasing information? e. I keep my notes separate from my actual drafts of the paper. Also it’s important that I don’t copy and paste and instead write everything fresh. It’s also very important to quote sources properly I have learned. My strategy for summarizing and paraphrasing information is to read the entire paragraph, and set it aside. Then I will think about what I read, and write it in my own words. 4. Good writing incorporates proper paraphrasing and signal phrases. How does a signal phrase enhance a paper? What big mistake does it help you avoid? Note: Information on signal phrases...
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...Due to the emerging technological era, the propensity to cheat in an academic environment is becoming increasingly enticing for students and problematic for their instructors. As technologically savvy students become more creative in committing acts of academic dishonesty, their instructors must become increasingly competent in their endeavors to deter cheating. With the convenience of computers and online data, unfortunately, an unwelcome new challenge emerges: preventing the misuse of these technological advances in academic environments. Cheating is widespread from high schoolers to college students. Not only do academic and professional teams recognize the widespread problem of cheating, but “students themselves are acknowledging the problem as well” (Campbell, p.35). According to the San Diego Union-Tribune (2001), nearly a quarter of students believe that everyone at his or her high school cheats. Before the Internet, research was a laborious task, requiring trips to the library, searches within the card catalog and extensive handwritten note taking. In contrast, today the same information is readily available through the Internet, thus creating a convenient environment in which to engage in academic dishonesty. In this emerging technological age, many students fall prey and use the extensive amount of technology for negative reasons. Szabo and Underwood (2004) engaged 291 students in a survey of 12 questions on the use and misuse of the Internet. The survey...
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...17, 2014 Academic Cheating: Many essays have been written about the consequences of cheating, whether college level o at high school. People who cheat on tests, essays, o assignments find themselves facing repercussions such as failure, suspension, expulsion, and lack of credibility. If a person cheats once, they most likely will do it again in the future. What may be the case of academic cheating? Factors such as stress, procrastination, and lack of study skills ay led to cheating. When It comes to cheating in school, the phrase “everyone’s doing it” is no far from the truth (Cisek, 1999; Jensen, Arnett, Feldman, and Cauffman, 2002). Although cheating behavior in educational settings is not new, research shows a rise over the past 30 years (McCabe, 2001;Schab, 1991). In McCab and colleagues, national study of high school students, 74% of the students reported cheating on test in the past year, and 59% reported some form of plagiarism (McCab and Katz, 2009.pp 378-399). Many institutions of higher education have adopted academic honesty policies, instituted academic integrity completion courses. Students think they don’t have to cite information they find on the interne because it I public knowledge. (Rimer 2003). Many students overlook what they actually produce and what they cut and paste due to it being so easy to do on the internet. (Howard and Davies, 2009). A study of academic dishonesty was performed by a group of 48 students’ enrolled in online communication...
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...COCHISE COLLEGE Cochise College provides accessible educational opportunities that are responsive to a diverse population and lead to constructive citizenship, meaningful careers, and lifelong learning. Cochise College is committed to continuous improvement in order to provide the best possible service. A key part of this commitment involves assessing student learning outcomes. Assessment, which occurs apart from the regular grading of student work, is conducted by faculty using tests, research papers, projects, presentations or standardized examinations to discover how well students who have passed a course actually achieved the expected learning goals. Faculty members analyze the results so they can develop strategies to help improve student learning in future classes. Course # ART 107 Course Name: Survey of World Art: Prehistoric – Gothic Semester: Fall 2013 (1st 8 weeks) CRN: 40185 Course Procedure Sheet (Syllabus) Instructor Information: Instructor Name: Jeff Henley Email: henleyj@cochise.edu Course Information: Course Description: A survey presentation of the art and architecture of western civilizations through the Gothic era, including prehistoric cultures of the world. Prerequisites: RDG 122 or concurrent enrollment or exemption or permission of instructor Minimum Course Objectives: 1. Students will demonstrate a general knowledge of art and architecture of Western civilizations from prehistoric...
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...Evaluation in Higher Education, Vol. 28, No. 5, October 2003 In Other (People’s) Words: plagiarism by university students—literature and lessons CHRIS PARK, The Graduate School, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK ABSTRACT This paper reviews the literature on plagiarism by students, much of it based on North American experience, to discover what lessons it holds for institutional policy and practice within institutions of higher education in the UK. It explores seven themes: the meaning and context of plagiarism, the nature of plagiarism by students, how do students perceive plagiarism, how big a problem is student plagiarism, why do students cheat, what challenges are posed by digital plagiarism and is there a need to promote academic integrity? It is concluded that plagiarism is doubtless common and getting more so (particularly with increased access to digital sources, including the Internet), that there are multiple reasons why students plagiarise and that students often rationalise their cheating behaviour and downplay the importance of plagiarism by themselves and their peers. It is also concluded that there is a growing need for UK institutions to develop cohesive frameworks for dealing with student plagiarism that are based on prevention supported by robust detection and penalty systems that are transparent and applied consistently. Introduction Much has been written on the theme of plagiarism by students, particularly in the context of North American experience...
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...Summer 2015 BIO 101-103 COURSE SYLLABUS BIOL. 101-103 (4 credits), meets MTWRF for lectures in Spencer Hall G7 from 10:00-11:30 am and Lab meets on TWR in Spencer Hall room G7 from 12:30-3:00 pm. Instructor: Dr. Simon Nyaga Office: Dixon 213 Phone: 443-885-3636 Email: Simon.Nyaga@morgan.edu Office Hours: MF 12:30-1:30 PM or by appointment Course Description: Introductory biology is a gateway course worth 4 credits specifically designed for non-biology majors. This is course covers major topics in biology shown below. The following general biology topics are thoroughly explored and discussed: the scientific method of solving problems, chemistry of cellular macromolecules, cellular structure and function, energy flow in cells with emphasis on respiration and photosynthesis, biotechnology and its application (emphasis on structure and function of nucleic acids), chromosomes and cell division and finally winds up a study of the basis of heredity (Genetics). In addition, evolution and its role in the creation of diversity are also thoroughly discussed. Textbook and Course Materials: What Is Life: A Guide to Biology, 2nd edition (with Prep U) by Jay Phelan published by; W. H. Freeman and Company, New York. Information on how to access Bioportal is to be found on the separate card which comes with the textbook. A used book will not enable you to access Bioportal and therefore no access to Prep-U and learning Curve quizzes. These quizzes have been shown to improve...
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...*Week of November 18 -24 Thanksgiving Recess th th Required Text(s)/Software/Tools: Finite Mathematics & its Applications and MyMathLab Student Access Kit (packaged with the th textbook), 10 Edition, Goldstein, Schneider, and Siegel, M.J., Prentice Hall, ISBN 9780321645098 (with solutions manual), or ISBN 978-0321744586 (without solutions manual) Course Prerequisites: MTH 2002 College Algebra 2 Course Description This course offers students an opportunity to develop skills in linear mathematics and probability. Topics include matrices, inverses, input-output analysis, linear programming, sets, counting, probability, and the mathematics of finance. Applications will be developed in business, economics, and the sciences. Course Outcomes Students will have the opportunity to 1. Develop competency in solving systems of equations using matrices 2. Understand how to set up and solve linear programming problems 3. Develop competency in using counting techniques, including the inclusion-exclusion principle, Venn Diagrams, and the Multiplication Principle 4. Differentiate between and to use Permutations and Combinations in counting 5. Become competent in calculating probabilities using various methods 6. Recognize and apply Markov Processes 7. Learn how to set up and solve Interest, Annuities, and Amortization problems Course Methodology Each week, you will be expected to: 1. Review the week's learning objectives 2. Complete all assigned readings 3. Complete all lecture...
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... ▪ Introduction to basic skills, lecture on various material: 10 minutes ▪ Stretching/Warm-up: 10 minutes ▪ Cardio based activity: 45 minutes ▪ Cool Down/ Stretching: 10 minutes . Grading Scale: A 90 – 100 (Excellent) B 80 – 89 (Good) C 70 – 79 (Fair) D 60 – 69 (Poor) F below 60 (Failure) |Assignment |Points |Assessment Tools |Due Date | |Quizzes | 2@25 = 50 |Online assessment |Oct 4th and Nov 8th | | | | |4:45 pm -4:45 pm the second day...
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