The Culture of Cheating: From the Classroom to the Exam Room

Authors

Randy D. Danielsen, Arizona School of Health SciencesFollow
A. F. Simon
R. Pavlick

Document Type

Article

ISSN

1941-9449

Publication Date

2006

Abstract

This article describes the current state of classroom cheating and recommends strategies to decrease cheating and academic dishonesty. The issues surrounding cheating generate a significant amount of discussion at professional meetings and faculty events. If thoughtfully evaluated and created, institutional policies, along with support from administration and effective department procedures, will reduce the level of cheating and promote integrity with faculty and students. The authors conclude that without clear policies and rapid responses to academic honesty violations, little can be done to change the culture within the institution. Encouraging academic integrity by students and faculty is an ongoing task and one that will reap rewards if taken seriously and well managed.

DOI

10.1097/01367895-200617010-00004

Volume

17

Issue

1

First Page

23

Last Page

29

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

NSUWorks Citation

Danielsen, Randy D.; Simon, A. F.; and Pavlick, R., "The Culture of Cheating: From the Classroom to the Exam Room" (2006). Department of Health Sciences Faculty Articles. 226.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_hs_facarticles/226