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guthmund · 08-28-2006, 05:58 AM

So...a little academic dishonesty is now on par with armed robbery?

Turn mountains into molehills.
Great hyperbole.
Oh, baby, I love your way.

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Oops, forgot to add my thoughts to the OP.

I had this whole bit about how 'life gets in the way' (I know...how cliche is that?) and as much as I might abhor it personally, sometimes taking the short-cut is the only way to get yourself down the road, but it didn't really pan out, so, I'll take the more practical approach.

If this instructor is worth his or her salt, they are going to know you're cheating. Depending on the class and how much you've already written for them already will certainly factor in, but, in the end, I don't think it really matters. Comparable to bomb makers, your writing has a signature. Now, it isn't unique like a fingerprint or DNA, but it's usually different enough to stand out when compared with the whole. Not to mention all the anti-plagiarism programs and websites that are available. There's a pretty good chance they will catch you and with the recent crackdown, there's a pretty good chance you'll face some serious trouble. Cheat if you must, but it's an avenue I'd travel only if all other roads were closed.

08-28-2006, 05:58 AM	#35 (permalink)
guthmund big damn hero	So...a little academic dishonesty is now on par with armed robbery? Turn mountains into molehills. Great hyperbole. Oh, baby, I love your way. [edit] Oops, forgot to add my thoughts to the OP. I had this whole bit about how 'life gets in the way' (I know...how cliche is that?) and as much as I might abhor it personally, sometimes taking the short-cut is the only way to get yourself down the road, but it didn't really pan out, so, I'll take the more practical approach. If this instructor is worth his or her salt, they are going to know you're cheating. Depending on the class and how much you've already written for them already will certainly factor in, but, in the end, I don't think it really matters. Comparable to bomb makers, your writing has a signature. Now, it isn't unique like a fingerprint or DNA, but it's usually different enough to stand out when compared with the whole. Not to mention all the anti-plagiarism programs and websites that are available. There's a pretty good chance they will catch you and with the recent crackdown, there's a pretty good chance you'll face some serious trouble. Cheat if you must, but it's an avenue I'd travel only if all other roads were closed. __________________ No signature. None. Seriously. Last edited by guthmund; 08-28-2006 at 06:38 AM..