Berkeley City College formally describes cheating as “any type of cheating that occurs in relation to a formal academic exercise.” Many have personally cheated or, at the very least, know of someone who has. Academic dishonesty is a growing problem that needs to be stopped as it creates issues not only in the academic setting but in the workforce as well.
Over the course of time, cheating has been a steadily increasing slope. One of the primary reasons behind cheating seems apparent now more than ever. “Grades, rather than education, have become the major focus of many students” writes Eli H. Newberger, author of The Men They Will Become. Some students are going to school because it is required and expected, not out of their own volition.
Over the course of time, cheating has been a steadily increasing slope. One of the primary reasons behind cheating seems apparent now more than ever. “Grades, rather than education, have become the major focus of many students” writes Eli H. Newberger, author of The Men They Will Become. Some students are going to school because it is required and expected, not out of their own volition.