Friends do copy from friends. A positive correlation was also found between cheating and the level of consumption of alcoholic beverages. Understanding the reasons for why students cheat can be helpful in forming a picture of academic dishonesty. The competitive job market places great importance on a high GPA which means that any means necessary will be used to achieve good grades. Some students feel that teachers are cheating them in the classroom by ignoring their teaching responsibilities.
Students adopt the attitude that turnabout is fair play.
New students feel overwhelmed with their course work so they resort to cheating to achieve good grades. Make it very clear from the first day of class how you define cheating and plagiarism. Use another means of assessment besides or in addition to tests and quizzes Keep an open line of communication between you and your students. Remind you students of your policy on collaboration. If you have assigned group projects, tell your students if you expect them to collaborate on the test.