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Cheating in Universities, 2007.
This paper explores student cheating in universities.
918 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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The paper examines what methods students use to cheat, what types of students are cheating and how universities are dealing with the problem. The paper discusses how student cheating is fast becoming a serious problem and contends that strict enforcement should be at the top of any school's agenda.
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"The first topic of discussion is how students cheat. For one thing, many students in American and Canadian schools plagiarize from online or text sources - such a practice is obviously common enough. More than that, a paper released by the University of Wollongong in Australia reports that students will also employ methods like using electronic devices to "source" information during an exam, using false identification so that another party can write an exam in their place, and/or working with a "colleague" whereby one party allows the other party to scan his or her paper for proper responses to difficult questions (4). Returning momentarily to the troubling issue of plagiarism, there is some evidence that a pervasive sub-culture of "cut-and-paste" cheats are emerging who simply view the internet as an easy means of accessing information they would presumably have difficulty finding elsewhere (Nilsson, Eklof & Ottosson, n.d.)."
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'Cheating' at the University of Toronto Law School, 2002.
A look at the controversy of cheating at a Canadian university.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper examines the 'cheating' scandal at the University of Toronto Law School in the spring of 2001. In fact, the students did not cheat they lied about their marks on December exams during interviews for summer jobs. That being the case this incident raises questions about Law School's links to law firms, the purpose of a legal education and the ethics of both lawyers (and law students) and Law Schools.
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Cheating, 2004.
An analysis of a student survey conducted on the topic of cheating during tests.
992 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper contends that cheating is a significant problem among college students and that a majority of students either cheat or implicitly condones cheating. The paper presents the results of a survey performed on 161 students, inquiring about their opinions and experience regarding cheating and the likelihood that they would report a cheater. This study concluded that, while a majority of students believe that cheating is never justified, that same majority has participated in cheating ,either actively or passively, and would not be very likely to report cheating.
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"Cheating is a significant issue in schools today. According to a study performed by California State University, ?Most students (78%) reported cheating of at least one type.? (Butler et al.) Past studies have apparently been somewhat conflicted regarding the causes and incident of cheating. Missouri Western State College student Andrea Rittman found that only 16.7% of students reported cheating in college, though far more reported cheating in high school. However, her study was skewed because she only included cheating on tests, while prior studies had included other tasks such as paper-writing and projects. Considering the ease of ordering custom papers online at any number of web sites, one would be surprised if cheating on tests were the primary form of cheating in an academic setting. The California State University results included ?Thirteen cheating behaviors? (Butler et al.) which no doubt accounts for its higher positive results."
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Cheating in School, 2008.
This paper explores the increase in cheating by students in recent years.
2,184 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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This paper provides a review of the relevant peer-reviewed and scholarly literature to identify current faculty and student perceptions of cheating behavior and any differences and similarities in how the behaviors are defined. The paper analyzes how perceptions of cheating have been affected by students' technology experience as well as the increased pressure to succeed academically.
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Introduction
Review and Discussion
Conclusion
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"Today, Americans use the word "cheat" to describe a wide range of activities that all involve depriving another of some right or property through deceptive means. The severity of these behaviors ranges from the fairly benign to the most severe. For example, when people cheat their neighbors by buying inexpensively priced items at a garage sale they know to be valuable, they may end of celebrating their savvy purchase on "Antiques Road Show." When they cheat on their income taxes or their spouses, though, the outcomes can be expected to be negative and may even involve criminal prosecution. While definitions of cheating vary, it would seem reasonable to posit that most people possess a "little voice" that tells them when they are cheating. Because people are just people and subject to all of the frailties of the human condition, though, this "little voice" can be easily overcome through any number of rationalizations that justify such behaviors."
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Cheating, 2005.
A discussion on cheating in Norine Dresser's book, "Multicultural Manners".
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper discusses Norine Dresser's book, "Multicultural Manners". It explores how the subject of cheating is subjected to a variety of cultural analyses, whose implications are found to be relevant to other contemporary cultural misunderstandings.
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"Norine Dresser's, "Multicultural Manners" is a kind of popularized anthropological factoid in the current shallow and breezy style of best-selling books. Long on variety and short on depth and personal authenticity Dresser's book purports to be a ..."
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Using Technology to Cheat, 2007.
This paper discusses how students use technology to cheat in an academic environment.
813 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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The paper explores the technologies and strategies that cheaters use. The paper relates that a large percentage of students don't have any social or moral qualms with using technology to cheat. The paper then suggests how to minimize or eradicate the opportunities for students to cheat.
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Introduction
Technology in Today's Classroom
Ethos of Cheating Amongst Students
Preventative Measures Against Using Technology to Cheat
Conclusion
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"Since the dawn of academia there has always been an opportunity to cheat. Cheating has come a long way over the years from writing on your arms and hiding miniature scrolls of paper inside of ink pens to using I-pods, cell phones and Bluetooth capable devices to listen to answers. Cheating hasn't changed but the opportunities to do so have. With the increased acceptability of using technology inside our classrooms the chances of using technology to cheat has become more covert."
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Athletes Cheat All The Time, 2006.
Examination of the widespread use of performance-enhancing supplements (steroids) among professional athletes.
1,436 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper takes a closer look at steroid use in professional baseball and at the Olympics. The paper shows specific examples of recent cheating among athletes worldwide. The paper also provides explanations of drug-screening procedures used today and ways that athletes are successfully able to cheat the screenings, as well as their competitors and the fans.
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"Cheating is everywhere. It has become a widespread epidemic in the sense that it has almost completely incorporated itself into the American society of today. Not gradually; the change has been dramatic and has covered all angles and perspectives. Anything and everything that has a corner with the possibility of being cut will ultimately be cut. Moreover, based on this extremely wide variety, it would take days to cover each individual type of cheating. Therefore, choosing one single and important aspect, in this case, athletes who cheat drug screenings, allows the reader to obtain a much more specific and individualized sense of the much broader dilemma that is occurring everywhere all over the world. Athletes have found ways to cheat drastically in both the minor and major leagues of baseball as well as in the Olympics."
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Failing at Fairness: How our Schools Cheat Girls, 2002.
An analysis of this study by Myra M. Sadker and David Sadker which examines sexism in the school system.
1,235 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 0 sources, $ 42.95
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This paper is a review of this study which began as an examination of sexism in school text books, but grew to cover the entire school system. Their study aimed to try to observe the ?hidden curriculum? in schools, and attempts to fully discuss the gender bias that occurs in all levels of education. The writer recommends this work as a thought-provoking and highly interesting study.
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"Failing at Fairness: How Our schools Cheat Girls is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the study of sexism in the school system. The authors, Myra M. Sadker and David Sadker present the results of years of research into sexism in American schools. They provide ample anecdotal and statistical evidence to back up their claim that gender bias continues to be a real problem in all levels of our educational system."
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Mutualism and Exploitation in Plant-Pollinator Relationships, 2002.
This paper examines cheating in plant-pollinator mutualisms.
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This paper examines some of the ecological dynamics and game theory behind mutualisms and cheaters focusing on plant-pollinator relationships.
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Reciprocal Exploitation
Defensive Strategies: fruit abortion and selective maturation
Offensive Strategies: cheating insects
To cheat or not to cheat?
Evolutionary Consequences of Cheating
References
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"Although mutualisms have often been heralded as mutually beneficial relationships that exist for the good of all those involved, they are often not as good-natured as people would think (Soberon & Martinez del Rio 1985). Perhaps Darwin knew best when he claimed that ?Natural selection cannot possibly produce any modification in any one species exclusively for the good of another species; though throughout nature one species incessantly takes advantage of, and profits by, the structures of another? (1859). Upon close inspection of the many mutualisms that pervade the global ecology, it becomes clear that there is a strong incentive for exploitation, either by one of the partners in the mutualism or by a third party species. Because of the conflict of interest that often exists between members of a mutualism, certain tendencies to ?cheat? have evolved. By escaping the costs that go hand in hand with mutualisms, these cheaters are able to reap the benefits of the mutualistic relationship without having to provide any services or resources in return. Far from one partner acting altruistically toward the other, members in mutualisms are actually pursuing their own agendas, often carrying out self-beneficial actions as far as the other partner will allow. "
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Plagiarism, 2004.
This paper discusses the problem of plagiarism in universities.
785 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper explains that the most popular task associated with plagiarism is using another person's words or ideas without giving credit, with the intent of deceiving the audience into thinking that the work is one's own. The author points out that many universities trying to combat Internet plagiarism and cheating services are turning to websites ,such as plagiarism.org and turnitin.com, to compare student papers with information and commercial papers available via the Web. The paper stresses that the first step towards the elimination of this problem is a zero-tolerance policy against plagiarism in all its forms.
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"Many students inadvertently commit plagiarism simply through carelessness. They do not use proper citation for their research and do not attribute their sources properly. For example, a student who uses Harold Bloom?s analysis of a Shakespearean play may fail to use in-text citation to identify which paraphrased ideas come from Bloom. Because of this, it may be confusing for the reader to identify which points are made by Bloom, and which ones are being made by the student."
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Ethics in an Academic Environment, 2007.
This paper discusses student cheating in today's college environment.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 46.95
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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."
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Academic Dishonesty, 2008.
This paper examines cheating and plagiarism in academic institutions today.
3,272 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 93.95
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The paper discusses the degree in which academic dishonesty has become relevant in the educational system and its various means of manifestation. The paper explores the distinction between cheating and plagiarism and contends that plagiarism should be treated with greater awareness and criticism. The paper explains that because it is a matter of personal choice whether to engage in such practices, a personal point of view is also included in the discussion over academic dishonesty.
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"There are various forms of academic dishonesty which tend to hinder the creation of a valuable, original academic work. Nonetheless, while some forms of cheating take place with the full awareness of the author, there are cases in which such acts are done without the knowledge of the person engaged in such an act. Still, in order to prevent these situations, it is important to take into account the principles of academic integrity and to respect them in order to allow respect for the works of academics and fellow study partners. This is why an essential issue is the actual consideration of what academic honesty and dishonesty means, and, in the end to respect such principles and to build an education practice based on these norms of conduct in the academic environment."
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Academic Dishonesty, 2004.
An overview of the growing phenomenon of academic dishonesty and student cheating.
837 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper examines how academic dishonesty has existed as long as organized schooling, whether in the form of glancing at a neighboring student?s examination, copying a classmate?s homework, or plagiarizing source material in written assignments. It looks at how academic dishonesty has increased dramatically over the last several years due to the Internet and recent technological advances in communication technology, which have enabled students to devise clever new strategies to facilitate cheating during in-class examinations.
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"Instructors have recently begun addressing the problem by availing themselves of Internet services such as Turnitin.com, a subscription service that compares submitted portions of student papers to Internet material and alerts to any suspected instances of inappropriate similarity (Slobogin). Professor Donald M. McCabe of Duke University is an expert on academic dishonesty who founded the Center for Academic Integrity, a consortium of two hundred colleges and universities dedicated to preserving academic integrity. According to McCabe, one of the most important tools in the fight against academic dishonesty (and plagiarism in particular) is well-informed instructors who are equally adept with the relatively new Internet medium as their students."
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Academic Dishonesty, 2008.
A compreshensive account of cheating with examples of dishonesty throughout American society today.
948 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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This paper states that academic dishonesty is not a new phenomenon, and suggests that the practice dates back thousands of years. The paper then points out that studies have shown that academic dishonesty is on the rise in academic institutions across the United States. To determine what might explain this increase, this paper provides a review of the relevant peer-reviewed and scholarly literature to identify the potential causes, followed by a discussion of a suggested remedy. A summary of the research and important findings are provided in the conclusion.
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Introduction
Review and Discussion
conclusion
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"Perhaps as no other time in history, cheating is easier than ever and examples of dishonesty extend throughout American society today. Scarcely a day goes by without headlines trumpeting yet another professional athlete gone bad, a major company caught in a scandal, or a university professor caught with his academic pants down as past instances of plagiarism are brought to light. According to Rakovski and Levy (2007), recent shenanigans at companies such as Enron, WorldCom and Adelphia have focused attention on the ethical behavior of business leaders and what part higher education should play in training future leaders. These authors caution, "If students exhibit unethical and dishonest behavior in college, they may carry those attitudes and behaviors into the workplace" (p. 466). Whitley and Keith-Spiegel (2002) attribute the prevalence of academic dishonesty among college students today to their "having been raised in an era of decline in public morality, [but] cheating and other forms of academic dishonesty are not new problems. These behaviors have existed as long as there have been tests and will probably continue as long as students are evaluated" (p. 3). The role of the nation's colleges and universities in preventing this type of behavior is a common theme that emerges from the literature. In this regard, Huffman (2006) reports that, "Schools can't control the messages of the pop culture, but they do have a large measure of influence and some control over the culture of the school."
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"Richard III" and "Henry IV", 2007.
An analysis of the lying and cheating of the main characters in William Shakespeare's historical plays, "Richard III" and "Henry IV."
1,356 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper discusses and analyzes William Shakespeare's historical plays, "Richard III" and "Henry IV." It discusses the characters of Richard III, formerly the Duke of Gloucester, and Falstaff, prince Hal's friend. The paper specifically focuses on their negative characteristics, such as lying and how they used lying to achieve their goals. The paper presents examples from both plays to illustrate the extent of each character's lying.
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"During this conflict, Henry shows his bitterness at not having his eldest son, prince Hal to help him in the military matters. Hal is, at this time, with a group of rogues and villains who accompany him in his unlawful actions. Falstaff is the most famous of these, and seems to be Shakespeare's best known personification of falseness (a word from which his name is undoubtedly derived) lying and deceit. Falstaff uses dissembling as a means to achieve both fortune and fame, pretending even to have killed Hotspur in the battle. But even more so, he achieves through permanent lying to create almost a myth about himself, arguing through such skilled rhetoric that he even overtake Richard III, that honor and morality are of no use whatsoever and that they lose their value as soon as they are opposed to the only true thing there is: life."
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