Abstract Academic dishonesty, specifically cheating and plagiarism, has recently increased in popularity. Students are more likely to justify unethical academic behavior. New technology such as cell phones have provided students with new ways to cheat. Plagiarism has also been influenced through technology, such as Internet companies, that have emerged and provide wrong solutions to academic assignments.
Integrity
What is integrity? Many perceive it as just a word that is used by scholars or something you learn as you mature with age but in reality, integrity is much more than that. Integrity is what we are taught throughout life, one of the many morals that our parents prayed they instilled in us enough before they sent …show more content…
Charles Swindoll once said “Real integrity stays in place whether the test in adversity or prosperity” (Good Reads, 2014, p.1) and I would have to agree. There are many ways to identify integrity in a person. A person with integrity possesses qualities, such as honesty, the ability to follow a moral code, and loyalty to yourself and your beliefs. For example, from the moment we could talk our parents, teachers, and mentors were constantly reminding us to tell the truth and to be honest. I grew up in a home where I was able to be open and honest with my parents so I have always been one to be up front and truthful no matter what type of punishment I may have received. I was taught the meaning of integrity from my family, church, and school system so I knew never to tell a lie, big or …show more content…
Organization plays a large role in your academic success as well, you must have the tools to organize your time between work, school, and other activities. If you fail to apply these tools than you will spend more time rushing to finish projects and will often come up short of your potential. Taking responsibility for your academic actions is very important, it shows that you take pride in the work that you created. It also means that when you do fall short of your potential, you can take the time and criticism and grow from
Integrity
What is integrity? Many perceive it as just a word that is used by scholars or something you learn as you mature with age but in reality, integrity is much more than that. Integrity is what we are taught throughout life, one of the many morals that our parents prayed they instilled in us enough before they sent …show more content…
Charles Swindoll once said “Real integrity stays in place whether the test in adversity or prosperity” (Good Reads, 2014, p.1) and I would have to agree. There are many ways to identify integrity in a person. A person with integrity possesses qualities, such as honesty, the ability to follow a moral code, and loyalty to yourself and your beliefs. For example, from the moment we could talk our parents, teachers, and mentors were constantly reminding us to tell the truth and to be honest. I grew up in a home where I was able to be open and honest with my parents so I have always been one to be up front and truthful no matter what type of punishment I may have received. I was taught the meaning of integrity from my family, church, and school system so I knew never to tell a lie, big or …show more content…
Organization plays a large role in your academic success as well, you must have the tools to organize your time between work, school, and other activities. If you fail to apply these tools than you will spend more time rushing to finish projects and will often come up short of your potential. Taking responsibility for your academic actions is very important, it shows that you take pride in the work that you created. It also means that when you do fall short of your potential, you can take the time and criticism and grow from