Ethics in an Academic Environment

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The paper explores the reasons for student dishonesty that include pressure from family members to get good grades, social acceptance, the need to keep up with students who are getting better grades and students' own future employment. The paper describes the harm caused by cheating and discusses how it can be curtailed.

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"Today, many college students face a dilemma: to cheat or not to cheat. Unfortunately, many studies show that more and more students in higher education are cheating. Additionally, studies are showing that students think that cheating is acceptable for a variety of reasons. These reasons include pressure from family members to get good grades, social acceptance, the need to keep up with students who are getting better grades by cheating and their own future employment. In today's competitive corporate environment, new graduates know that earning the highest grades will help them get the best paying jobs."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Grimes, P. W. (2004). Dishonesty in Academics and Business: A Cross-Cultural Evaluation of Student Attitudes. Journal of Business Ethics, Vol. 49 (Issue 3), p273-290. Retrieved August 28, 2007, from Business Source Complete database.
• Ethics Updates - How to Fight College Cheating - by Lawrence M. Hinman - Washington Post, September 3, 2004
• Linda Achey Kidwell (2001). Student Honor Codes as a tool for teaching professional ethics.Journal of Business Ethics, 29(1/2), 45-49. Retrieved August 26, 2007, fromABI/INFORM Global database. (Document ID: 68072435).
• Students' Rights and Responsibilities. (2007, June 1st). University of Phoenix Catalog Volume 38, p30

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