MINI-LESSON 1: THE ETHICS OF AVOIDING PLAGIARISM
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What is ethical behavior and what is its place in the college classroom and the workforce? Watch this video [[1]] of students from Virginia Military Institute talk about why they think cheating happens in college and what they think of its effects (note: this video was an introduction to a student-held conference about ethics and honor on college campus). Watch also this video where students at a university in Sydney were asked why they think students cheat [[2]]. As you watch, jot down notes about the following questions:
- Why do students cheat?
- What does cheating have to do with integrity and/or honor?
- What are the personal consequences of cheating?
- Should change occur? Why/Why not?
- What can be done to stop cheating? Do you think it's possible?
Move on to MINI-LESSON 2: ACADEMIC REASONS