What is cheating? Sometimes, teachers and academics disagree on exactly what constitutes academic misconduct, but getting someone to proofread your work is generally considered fine.
Australian captain Tim Paine is showing outstanding leadership in the best Australian tradition rather than the ugly one.
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Australian cricket was rocked by a cheating scandal in March. But this month it has shown us what a gracious game it can be – and our political leaders could learn from the captain’s example.
New research shows the relationship between contract cheating and assessment design is not simply cause and effect.
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Authentic assessment is perceived as being harder to outsource, and has been adopted by many Australian university teachers. But that doesn’t mean students won’t still cheat on them.
An independent report has found that Australian cricket’s culture of win-at-all-costs has come at a high price.
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While revered as heroes by their fans, Australia’s cricketers have played hard – too hard – for too long, and now the sport must begin the difficult task of self-reflection and change.
You’d think that studying online would make it easier to cheat. But don’t jump to conclusions.
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Online students tend to be older, which might explain why new data suggest they’re less likely to cheat. But even with these data, the evidence is mixed.
Cheating has risen significantly over the past 30 years in Kenya.
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While people often want to cheat in certain cases if it would benefit them, they also want to think of themselves as honest. Here are three steps to stay honest while filing taxes.
Australian batsman Cameron Bancroft and team captain Steve Smith.
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Altering the condition of the match ball is against the rules of the sport, contrary to ‘the spirit of cricket’, and deemed to be ‘unfair’. It is a form of cheating.
Jealousy works in the same old ways – even in the age of online infidelity.
Is a too-strict definition of monogamy undermining your relationship? Research shows that while most people expect exclusivity in a relationship, infidelity is still the leading cause of divorce.
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Seeking monogamy without jealousy? Try ditching the fear of your partner’s intimate connections with others and write your own relationship rules, suggests a relationship researcher.
One day we could have an intelligent robot cook up surprise meals at home.
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Robots have already learned to cheat when playing games. How do we teach them morals if we want them more involved in our everyday lives?
The second annual International Day of Action Against Contract Cheating is an attempt by universities around the world to raise awareness about students who hire others to do their work.
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Across Canada and around the world, thousands of students are paying cash for good grades - in tests, essays and even PhD theses. On Oct. 18, 2017, universities globally are fighting back.
The US sprinter, twice banned after failed drug tests, felt the force of public opinion as he won the 100 metres final at the World Athletics Championship. But is it time to start trusting athletes?
University students can cheat on any type of assessment.
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The classification system is what keeps the Paralympics fair. Although it’s not perfect, it’s the best system we have, and it’s continually being improved.