Violations of academic integrity show Canada is not immune to academic misconduct — and more research is needed to effectively ensure academic quality.
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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.
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.
Certain students are more likely to buy essays, and they may not even know it’s wrong.
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Students, don’t turn to essay mills, just learn to write a better paper.
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.