Module 201: Academic Dishonesty

This article discussed the ways students use technology to cheat and what faculty can

proactively do to reduce academic dishonesty. The author researched common types of e-

cheating and college students were asked to take a survey specifically about cheating with tests

and examinations.

By educating students, faculty sets clear expectations and consequences for academic

dishonesty. “First, provide explicit descriptions of plagiarism and academic dishonesty to

students” (Bain, 2015, p. 95-96). Once the faculty member sets the culture, students understand

fully that academic dishonesty is not an acceptable form of behavior.

Policies and procedures for plagiarism should be clearly defined in a written

document – such as a syllabus or handbook – which can be used as evidence of

foreknowledge in the event that a convicted student or parent challenges. The

consequences for submitting plagiarized work should be clearly described and

should be quite undesirable to serve as an effective deterrent [CITATION Win \p 75

\l 1033 ].

“The second action faculty can take is to prevent e-cheating by incorporating certain techniques

into their course and course work. My personal experience coincides with Bain that states,

“Inside the classroom, the most obvious action is to prohibit all electronic devices during exams”

[CITATION Bai151 \p 96 \l 1033 ]. As a former faculty member, personal electronics are banned

in the classroom unless an activity required the use of those devices. “The third action faculty

can take to reduce e-cheating is to report incidents and deliver the appropriate consequences”

[CITATION Bai151 \p 97 \l 1033 ]. Follow through by faculty is crucial in preventing dishonest

behavior and the lack of reporting only encourages cheating.

 Technology is a great resource if used appropriately and has a significant impact on

learning. I will continue to educate and hold students accountable for actions of dishonesty. By

educating students, they become better equipped to under the importance of academic integrity

and many times hold each other accountable.

 References

Bain, L. Z. (2015, Sep). How students use technology to cheat and what faculty can do about it.

Information Systems Education Journal, 13(5), 92-99. Retrieved June 2019, from ERIC:

http://search.ebscohost.com.login.library.coastal.edu:2048/login.aspx?

direct=true&db=eric&AN=EJ1137336&site=ehost-live

Winslow, J., Dickerson, J., & Lee, C. (2017) p.75. Applied Technologiesfor Teachers. Dubuque,

United States of America: Kendall Hunt Publishing Company.