Academic dishonesty is cheating. Some examples of academic dishonesty are plagiarism, changing the answers, making false excuses, using prohibited resources, forging a signature, fabricating, assisting, duplication of work, and collusion.
This is a short video about what happened when someone cheated in middle school.
Academic honesty is important because if people cheat on test, they will learn nothing. Also it’s very unfair to other students because you are benefiting yourself. We agree with the KAS Academic Honesty Policy because after you cheat, other people will want to cheat because you did. People also wouldn’t like you, and they’ll think you’re a bad person. And it’s also not worth it; it’s a really big risk. You’ll get a zero on the test or assignment and you’ll lost the trust of your teachers. Cupertino High School says that, “neither pressure for grades, inadequate time for studying or completing an assignment, nor unrealistic parental expectations justify students acting dishonestly.”
To avoid dishonesty, you can collaborate with others instead of copying others. Collaborating lets you learn more thing from others and you can practice with other people. Copying makes you less prepared. You can also check your work for plagiarism before you turn it in. You should also make sure you are allowed to use the sources you use before you use them.
Sources
Academic Integrity at MIT
KAS Student Handbook, page 23-25
Cupertino High School Academic Integrity Policy
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We originally wanted to use that video for our blog, but then we chose another video. The way how you describe academic honesty is so easy for me to understand. Plus, it makes a lotta sense. And I like the way you add examples of academic dishonesty!!
Please link KAS policy. Thanks:)