RUNNING HEAD: ACADEMIC HONESTY 1

“Academic Honesty Amongst On line Students”
Julia A. Murray
INFT 101
Liberty University

ACADEMIC HONESTY 2

Abstract

When attending college as an on line student it is highly imperative that integrity be

impressed upon each student. Technology as well as other students who have taken the course

before can easily be used to cheat in order to receive a better grade. "This paper examines the

nature of on line academic dishonesty and strategies to lessen incidences based on proven

practices. It does not address general best practices of assessment, many of which are applicable

to both face-to-face and on line environments, particularly those regarding objective

assessments."(McGee P., 2008) Online learning can be a positive experience allowing you to

learn on your own time while still living a full time life whether with your children or a work

environment. There have clearly been rules set up and ways to catch dishonesty in school

systems. So why would one chance it? If you spend your entire college life cheating then it

stands to reason you will have to cheat your way through whatever career you decide upon.

ACADEMIC HONESTY 3

"While academic honesty is a priority for all educational environments, it is particularly of

concern in courses offered at a distance where students work independently and with less

direct monitoring of their actions by an instructor."(McGee P., 2008) Having academic

honesty is not just so you will receive a perfect mark on your papers. Academic honesty