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Cheating shows up everywhere: classrooms, friendships, sports, jobs, even online. It’s so common that people often overlook the bigger question: why does it happen in the first place? Some say it’s about pressure. Others say it’s about opportunity. And sometimes, it’s simply a moment where someone chooses the easiest path instead of the honest one. But regardless of the reason, cheating always leaves a mark, even when nobody gets caught.
There’s also the question of what cheating does to the people around us. When someone bends the rules, it can create a quiet ripple that affects trust, fairness, and how people see one another. Some folks act like it’s not a big deal, while other folk feel like it shows you easily betray people.
At the same time, cheating shows our values. If winning matters more than learning, or appearance matters more than integrity, people will find shortcuts. How do you show your face with pride if you know you cheated to get that "A" or pass that test and your grandma, parents, and friends cheer you on, talk about how proud they are, or brag about you to everyone they know? How do you feel accomplished when the praise isn’t really yours? It belongs to the version of you they think they know.
There’s also the question of what cheating does to the people around us. When someone bends the rules, it can create a quiet ripple that affects trust, fairness, and how people see one another. Some folks act like it’s not a big deal, while other folk feel like it shows you easily betray people.
At the same time, cheating shows our values. If winning matters more than learning, or appearance matters more than integrity, people will find shortcuts. How do you show your face with pride if you know you cheated to get that "A" or pass that test and your grandma, parents, and friends cheer you on, talk about how proud they are, or brag about you to everyone they know? How do you feel accomplished when the praise isn’t really yours? It belongs to the version of you they think they know.
Let's Write! Is cheating, on tests, in relationships, in life, yourself, ever okay? Why or Why not?
INSTRUCTIONS
1. INCLUDE: Last Name, First Initial, AND Class Block. You do not have to include an email address or a website.
2. Respond to the post. Read the entire post, including watching any videos or reading any articles attached. Do not post vague or ambiguous commentary. Your post should have depth, be thoughtful, and provide specific, meaningful insight. Make sure it addresses the topic and encourages reflection, discussion, or a connection.
3. You MUST comment on at least TWO other posts from any student in any class. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.
4. Language. Do NOT use profanity. Vague or repeated responses will not be accepted in your post or replies.
5. Disrespectful comments will not be accepted and will result in a zero whether you do the assignment or not.
REMINDERS
**Set a weekly alarm or calendar timer. Whatever you do to remember other important events, I'd do the same for this assignment.
**Don't wait until the last minute. Telling me that you didn't do the assignment on Friday because you broke your leg, for example, on Thursday will not do anything for you when you've had a week. Be responsible and accountable.
**How to post. Click in the top right hand corner or the lower left hand corner where it says Comments to access the discussion board. Once there, scroll to the bottom of the page to post a Reply. After, choose comments from at least two students from any class and Reply to what they wrote.
CAUTION!! Do NOT embarrass me, yourself, your class, the English department, the school, your family or your upbringing with tasteless, meaningless comments. This is for a grade.
DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you do not write your name correctly, and I don't see your work, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you use profanity, you will not receive credit for the work. It's all or nothing.
WARNING: If you post even one second past midnight, your comment might appear to be posted, but as soon as it is opened to be graded, it will automatically delete.
Due Fri., November 21, 11:59 p.m. CST
1. INCLUDE: Last Name, First Initial, AND Class Block. You do not have to include an email address or a website.
2. Respond to the post. Read the entire post, including watching any videos or reading any articles attached. Do not post vague or ambiguous commentary. Your post should have depth, be thoughtful, and provide specific, meaningful insight. Make sure it addresses the topic and encourages reflection, discussion, or a connection.
3. You MUST comment on at least TWO other posts from any student in any class. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.
4. Language. Do NOT use profanity. Vague or repeated responses will not be accepted in your post or replies.
5. Disrespectful comments will not be accepted and will result in a zero whether you do the assignment or not.
REMINDERS
**Set a weekly alarm or calendar timer. Whatever you do to remember other important events, I'd do the same for this assignment.
**Don't wait until the last minute. Telling me that you didn't do the assignment on Friday because you broke your leg, for example, on Thursday will not do anything for you when you've had a week. Be responsible and accountable.
**How to post. Click in the top right hand corner or the lower left hand corner where it says Comments to access the discussion board. Once there, scroll to the bottom of the page to post a Reply. After, choose comments from at least two students from any class and Reply to what they wrote.
CAUTION!! Do NOT embarrass me, yourself, your class, the English department, the school, your family or your upbringing with tasteless, meaningless comments. This is for a grade.
DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you do not write your name correctly, and I don't see your work, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you use profanity, you will not receive credit for the work. It's all or nothing.
WARNING: If you post even one second past midnight, your comment might appear to be posted, but as soon as it is opened to be graded, it will automatically delete.
Due Fri., November 21, 11:59 p.m. CST
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