Month: July 2018

Most of the computer science students I represent call me confused about how they are even being accused of plagiarizing code. Universities are being unclear on the boundaries and expectations of students in programming courses. This leaves computer science students...

College can be a competitive and challenging time for many students. The pressure to balance school and life responsibilities can be tough. This may cause some students to make bad decisions. What should you do if you are accused of stealing another student’s work?...

Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, is a private university. It is known for academic excellence and has a competitive reputation. This reputation may pressure students into making bad decisions to keep their GPA high. Incidences cheating, plagiarism, and lying...

You were given a take home test or assignment to complete for your course. Then you met with some friends for a study group and discussed some of the test questions or asked for feedback on your assignment. You feel confident in your work, so you submit it to your...

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a private university. MIT is known for progressive advances in technology and inventive thinking. With a competitive acceptance rate and reputation for academic excellence, students may feel...

Getting good grades in college is important for many students. It impacts what graduate and doctoral programs may be available to you. With this pressure, students may make bad decisions. Let’s say you receive a bad grade on an assignment or test and then decide to...

Transitioning to college can be a tough adjustment for students. Balancing the demands of each class with extracurricular activities and friends is a challenge. You are running late for class and a friend offers to help you out, they will sign you into class or run...

Vanderbilt University located in Nashville, Tennessee, is a private university. Vanderbilt has built a reputation for academic excellence and selective acceptance. The pressures of a rigorous environment can cause students to make bad decisions. A violation of the...

Emory University located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a private university. Emory is considered an elite university with an excellent academic reputation. This competitive environment can cause students stress which may lead to poor decisions. A violation of the Emory...

Graduate and doctoral programs often task students with conducting research and reporting their findings. Many times, a student will dedicate a tremendous amount of time to conducting research only to find out it does not confirm their theory. Out of frustration, a...