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Integrity and Dishonesty Policies: What Every Student Needs
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I have heard that reporting instances where I have observed
other students plagiarizing or cheating may be expected. I am not
comfortable with this; why should I turn in someone else? Isn’t
it their problem?
No one wants to tell on anyone else. There is a strong cultural
norm against telling on someone else. However, yes, many institutions
consider it the responsibility of students to report their observances
of academic dishonesty. In some institutions you may report it anonymously.
Many institutions consider it an important civic duty on campus
to encourage integrity and report dishonesty. Although this is hard
to believe, you are doing the class, yourself, and perhaps the accused
student a favor. Maintaining fairness in the classroom is impossible
if some may cheat while others do their own work. Stopping the practice
is important and reporting it is one way you can contribute to maintaining
an honest learning environment for everyone.
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