Cheating
Cheating used to be considered an unmentionable sin. However, in this day and age, it has become more common and somewhat of a daily occurrence. Cheating is more widespread today than in the past. According to the article titled Education: The New Morality, cheating has not been an issue of values, but simply one of practicality. This shows that many view cheating as a mere occurrence and something that can often be skipped over. The reason cheating has become such a pervasive movement is because many students tend to rationalize their cheating behavior. A common rationalization that many students use is, " That's the only way I'll get anywhere in life." Many students also tend to incorporate reasons, such as parental pressures, the aim to be the best, and the lack of time, with their dishonest behavior. Since cheating has been a problem in our society, there have been many attempts to rid the world of this problem. Such attempts include creating an honor code, forms of punishment, and possibly a computer-integrated classroom. The terms by which an honor code are defined as are (taken from the article titled A Question of Honor), " something that defines ethical academic conduct with the expectation that students will
Although it may be tempting to cheat, display dishonest behavior, it is more daring and courageous to be an honest person. Although, at the time, the benefits may not be clear to you, being honest can build great character in one's life. By committing honest actions, one builds integrity (stated in the article titled A Question of Honor, academic integrity leads to personal integrity). Not only does being honest bring benefit to you, but also it brings benefit to the others around you. By being honest, you are creating a trustworthy, truthful environment that is in reality a safer place to live. Like I mentioned previously, Regina Dominican could carry out an honor code with possible consequences for discovered offenses. The honor code should consist of a student created statement that includes the sealed agreement that there shall be no cheating and that integrity shall be carried out to its fullest. After each student has signed such an agreement, they are liable for any forms of academic dishonesty that they commit and will have to face the consequences. By enforcing this plan, students take part in the creation of a trustworthy atmosphere and are more likely to participate sincerely to uphold the conditions. And if for some reason they go against the signed agreement they will be fairly punished in hope that they will learn from their mistake. monitor their peers, report viola
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