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This an arbitrary listing / ranking of examples of academic dishonesty at US colleges and secondary schools put together by Online Colleges. I am sure there are many other candidates for the list but I have no doubt that it is only by exposing such cases that change can occur. The internet provides an unprecedented medium for the exposure of cases which would otherwise be swept under carpets and never get any attention. The cases of plagiarism being revealed in Germany is a case in point.

The downside of the internet is, of course, that mere allegations may be taken as being confirmed fact and that it also allows personal feuds and partisan opinions to be presented without much rigorous scrutiny.

11 Most Egregious Examples of Academic Dishonesty 

Academic dishonesty is a serious concern on college campuses and secondary schools around the U.S., as it seriously undermines the entire purpose of education. Not only does it reflect poorly on students, but the institutions to which they are enrolled as well. While cheating and lying in the classroom is nothing new, in recent years the lengths to which many college kids (and their teachers) are willing to go has shocked and surprised many. This often leads to a call for stricter penalties levied on those violating academic honor codes.

No matter where you stand on cheating or how you feel it should be combated in a school setting, there is no doubt that these cases we’ve collected here are some of the most outrageous examples in recent history. We’d like to hope these eventually mark a turning point in student behavior, but as education becomes even more competitive and expensive, cheating isn’t likely to stop anytime soon.

1. Southern University Grade Changing
2. United States Naval Academy Exam Copying
3. University of Virginia Physics Cheating
4. Indiana University Dental School Cheating
5. Los Angeles Charter Schools Cheating Scandal
6. Atlanta Teachers Change Test Answers
7. Duke School of Business Students Lack Ethics
8. Revere High School Honors Cheating
9. West Virginia University Fake Degree Scandal
10. University of Minnesota Paper Writing for Athletes
11. University of Central Florida Exam Cheating

Tags: Academic Dishonesty, Colleges and Universities, Education, High school, United States

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