Student Cheating in College
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What percentage of students reported having cheated during their education?

  • 80% (correct)
  • 70%
  • 60%
  • 50%

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a method of cheating employed by college students?

  • Plagiarizing
  • Using unauthorized electronic devices (correct)
  • Buying essays online
  • Copying a peer's test answers

What is one of the main reasons students cheat, as indicated in the content?

  • Desire for academic dishonesty
  • High pressure to perform well (correct)
  • Lack of access to study materials
  • Need for peer approval

What could be a consequence of cheating for college students?

<p>Being expelled from college (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Plagiarizing, copying a peer's test answers, and buying essays online are all ways in which college sudents cheat. According to a survey, nearly 80% of the students interviewed <1.> cheating at some point during their educational career. The consequences are severe, ranging from a failing grade to being expelled from college.

<p>L admitted (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Plagiarizing, copying a peer's test answers, and buying essays online are all ways in which college sudents cheat. According to a survey, nearly 80% of the students interviewed admitted cheating at some point during their educational <2.>. The consequences are severe, ranging from a failing grade to being expelled from college.

<p>M career (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Plagiarizing, copying a peer's test answers, and buying essays online are all ways in which college sudents cheat. According to a survey, nearly 80% of the students interviewed admitted cheating at some point during their educational career. The consequences are severe, ranging from a failing grade to being <3.> from college.

<p>C expelled (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

But why do students cheat? In college, the pressure to do well is very high. Students know that without <5.> grades, their potential for successs at school would be limited, so they sometimes copy their peers's answers in the exam. Besides, with today's technology, there is more information available online than ever before. Students don't have to browse the Internet long to find essays for sale.

<p>H satisfactory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

But why do students cheat? In college, the <4.> to do well is very high. Students know that without satisfactory grades, their potential for successs at school would be limited, so they sometimes copy their peers's answers in the exam. Besides, with today's technology, there is more information available online than ever before. Students don't have to browse the Internet long to find essays for sale.

<p>E pressure (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

But why do students cheat? In college, the pressure to do well is very high. Students know that without satisfactory grades, their potential for successs at school would be limited, so they sometimes copy their peers's answers in the exam. Besides, with today's technology, there is more information <6.> online than ever before. Students don't have to browse the Internet long to find essays for sale.

<p>G available (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

But why do students cheat? In college, the pressure to do well is very high. Students know that without satisfactory grades, their potential for successs at school would be limited, so they sometimes copy their peers's answers in the exam. Besides, with today's technology, there is more information available online than ever before. Students don't have to <7.> the Internet long to find essays for sale.

<p>J browse (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

These are just some of the reasons why college students might cheat. Although colleges do everything they can to <8.> cheating, it still goes on. And cheating becomes more extensive in some schools. But students should think about the consequences they will confront. They should stop and think about how happy and proud they will be when they earn a good grade in an honest way.

<p>I prevent (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

These are just some of the reasons why college students might cheat. Although colleges do everything they can to prevent cheating, it still goes on. And cheating becomes more <9.> in some schools. But students should think about the consequences they will confront. They should stop and think about how happy and proud they will be when they earn a good grade in an honest way.

<p>N extensive (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

These are just some of the reasons why college students might cheat. Although colleges do everything they can to prevent cheating, it still goes on. And cheating becomes more extensive in some schools. But students should think about the consequences they will <10.>. They should stop and think about how happy and proud they will be when they earn a good grade in an honest way.

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Flashcards

Academic cheating

Any act of deception in academic work to gain an unfair advantage.

Plagiarism

Submitting someone else's work as your own, without proper attribution.

Copying test answers

The act of obtaining and using someone else's test answers for personal gain.

Buying essays online

Buying essays online, instead of writing them yourself.

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Pressure to achieve

The desire to perform well academically, leading to pressure and potential cheating.

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Study Notes

Student Cheating in College

  • College students cheat in various ways, including plagiarism, copying peers' answers, and purchasing essays online.
  • A survey indicates nearly 80% of students have cheated at some point.
  • Consequences of cheating can be severe, ranging from failing grades to expulsion from college.

Reasons for Student Cheating

  • High academic pressure and expectations to succeed in college create motivation to cheat.
  • Fear of limitations imposed by poor academic performance, particularly in terms of future success, drives some students to cheat.
  • Ease of accessing large amounts of information online, including pre-written essays for sale, makes cheating easier and more accessible.

Prevalence and Solutions

  • Academic dishonesty remains prevalent despite colleges' efforts to prevent it.
  • The issue may be becoming more widespread in certain institutions.
  • Students need to consider the long-term negative consequences of cheating.
  • Students should focus on earning good grades through ethical means.

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This quiz explores the prevalence, reasons, and consequences of cheating among college students. It examines various forms of academic dishonesty, the pressures driving students to cheat, and potential solutions to address the issue. Understanding these factors can help educators and students combat cheating effectively.

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