A Word about Cheating

Posted: December 6, 2009 in Information

You might be thinking to yourself – what’s the big deal? Everyone does it. We worked together.

Well you would be wrong. Cheating is not doing your own work, and claiming someone else’s work as your own. I know I have said many times that if I wanted a group lab report, essay, project, etc I would have asked for one but clearly my statements are falling on deaf ears.

Cheating is not tolerated in my classroom and when I catch you you WILL receive a zero for the assignment at best and a trip to your principal at worst.

One of your classmates said to me “Wow, you are the first teacher to notice” and seeing as how most of you are seniors I find that pathetic.

Plagiarism of any type, or cheating of any type is not and will not ever be acceptable in my class and I hope to NEVER see it again. I am very disappointed in those of you who chose incorrectly but hope that you will take this as a lesson learned.

I’m not a stickler about this because I’m a jerk –  but because this kind of behavior has serious consequences. In college being caught cheating has a penalty of permanent expulsion – if you don’t believe me read this article. Even if you think the punishment was severe for the crime, this could be you one day if you make the same mistake. In your job, cheating can get you fired… or sent to prison. Copyright infringement carries stiff fines and jail time, even if you didn’t mean to.

I hope this is the last time I have to speak about this, and I hope that you learn something from this experience.

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Comments
  1. Pedro says:

    “I agree to complete individual assignments independently of my classmates; to cite all outside sources to the best of my knowledge when appropriate; and to do my best to provide thoughtful responses to questions that demonstrates my true understanding of the content. I understand that failure to do so will results in a zero on the assignment and an automatic write-up.”

    -Pedro Ricardo Perez

  2. mrdeanz says:

    “I agree to complete individual assignments independently of my classmates; to cite all outside sources to the best of my knowledge when appropriate; and to do my best to provide thoughtful responses to questions that demonstrates my true understanding of the content. I understand that failure to do so will results in a zero on the assignment and an automatic write-up.”

    - Dean McKenzie

    Don’t Cheat Guys

  3. courtneya says:

    “I agree to complete individual assignments independently of my classmates; to cite all outside sources to the best of my knowledge when appropriate; and to do my best to provide thoughtful responses to questions that demonstrates my true understanding of the content. I understand that failure to do so will results in a zero on the assignment and an automatic write-up.”

    courtney aguilera

  4. gabimarinez says:

    “I agree to complete individual assignments independently of my classmates; to cite all outside sources to the best of my knowledge when appropriate; and to do my best to provide thoughtful responses to questions that demonstrates my true understanding of the content. I understand that failure to do so will results in a zero on the assignment and an automatic write-up.”

    - gabrielle marinez

  5. 5bgs says:

    I agree to complete individual assignments independently of my classmates; to cite all outside sources to the best of my knowledge when appropriate; and to do my best to provide thoughtful responses to questions that demonstrates my true understanding of the content. I understand that failure to do so will results in a zero on the assignment and an automatic write-up.

    -Brian Adam Gray-Sparks-

    If you’re too lazy to do it, thats your problem. You don’t need to screw everyone else’s life up by coping thier work. You know what happens? You both fail. So be the somewhat better person and take the zero and start acting like the college students that you will be. Its not that hard.

  6. sethcaldwell says:

    “I agree to complete individual assignments independently of my classmates; to cite all outside sources to the best of my knowledge when appropriate; and to do my best to provide thoughtful responses to questions that demonstrates my true understanding of the content. I understand that failure to do so will results in a zero on the assignment and an automatic write-up.”

    - Seth Caldwell

  7. chelseaperiod5 says:

    “I agree to complete individual assignments independently of my classmates; to cite all outside sources to the best of my knowledge when appropriate; and to do my best to provide thoughtful responses to questions that demonstrates my true understanding of the content. I understand that failure to do so will results in a zero on the assignment and an automatic write-up.”

    - Chelsea M.I Rodriguez :)

  8. paulinerivera says:

    I agree to complete individual assignments independently of my classmates; to cite all outside sources to the best of my knowledge when appropriate; and to do my best to provide thoughtful responses to questions that demonstrates my true understanding of the content. I understand that failure to do so will results in a zero on the assignment and an automatic write-up.

    -Pauline Rivera

  9. coffeycup2 says:

    “I agree to complete individual assignments independently of my classmates; to cite all outside sources to the best of my knowledge when appropriate; and to do my best to provide thoughtful responses to questions that demonstrates my true understanding of the content. I understand that failure to do so will results in a zero on the assignment and an automatic write-up.”

    -Haleigh C.

  10. laurampaez says:

    “I agree to complete individual assignments independently of my classmates; to cite all outside sources to the best of my knowledge when appropriate; and to do my best to provide thoughtful responses to questions that demonstrates my true understanding of the content. I understand that failure to do so will results in a zero on the assignment and an automatic write-up.”

    -Laura Paez

  11. kingjamesgrant says:

    I agree to complete individual assignments independently of my classmates; to cite all outside sources to the best of my knowledge when appropriate; and to do my best to provide thoughtful responses to questions that demonstrates my true understanding of the content. I understand that failure to do so will results in a zero on the assignment and an automatic write-up.

  12. swgloveman5 says:

    I agree to complete individual assignments independently of my classmates; to cite all outside sources to the best of my knowledge when appropriate; and to do my best to provide thoughtful responses to questions that demonstrates my true understanding of the content. I understand that failure to do so will results in a zero on the assignment and an automatic write-up.

    -Taylor Fortney

  13. gracekangg says:

    I agree to complete individual assignments independently of my classmates; to cite all outside sources to the best of my knowledge when appropriate; and to do my best to provide thoughtful responses to questions that demonstrates my true understanding of the content. I understand that failure to do so will results in a zero on the assignment and an automatic write-up.

    -Grace Kang

  14. tinaphan2010 says:

    “I agree to complete individual assignments independently of my classmates; to cite all outside sources to the best of my knowledge when appropriate; and to do my best to provide thoughtful responses to questions that demonstrates my true understanding of the content. I understand that failure to do so will results in a zero on the assignment and an automatic write-up.”

    - Tina Phan “

  15. madisonklim says:

    I agree to complete individual assignments independently of my classmates; to cite all outside sources to the best of my knowledge when appropriate; and to do my best to provide thoughtful responses to questions that demonstrates my true understanding of the content. I understand that failure to do so will results in a zero on the assignment and an automatic write-up.”
    -madison klim

  16. mollytcoffman says:

    I agree to complete individual assignments independently of my classmates; to cite all outside sources to the best of my knowledge when appropriate; and to do my best to provide thoughtful responses to questions that demonstrates my true understanding of the content. I understand that failure to do so will results in a zero on the assignment and an automatic write-up.”

    - Molly Coffman

  17. gabrielaflores says:

    I agree to complete individual assignments independently of my classmates;to cite all sources to the best of my knowledge when appropriate; and to do my best to provide thoughtful responses to questions that demonstrates my true understanding of the content. I understand that failure to do so will result in a zero on the assignment and an automatic write-up.

    - Gabriela Flores

  18. astriddp says:

    I agree to complete individual assignments independently of my classmates; to cite all outside sources to the best of my knowledge when appropriate; and to do my best to provide thoughtful responses to questions that demonstrates my true understanding of the content. I understand that failure to do so will results in a zero on the assignment and an automatic write-up.

    Astrid Pineda

  19. katiefields says:

    “I agree to complete individual assignments independently of my classmates; to cite all outside sources to the best of my knowledge when appropriate; and to do my best to provide thoughtful responses to questions that demonstrates my true understanding of the content. I understand that failure to do so will results in a zero on the assignment and an automatic write-up.”

    -katie!!!

  20. birdhoused says:

    I agree to complete individual assignments independently of my classmates; to cite all outside sources to the best of my knowledge when appropriate; and to do my best to provide thoughtful responses to questions that demonstrates my true understanding of the content. I understand that failure to do so will results in a zero on the assignment and an automatic write-up.

    - Justin Nguyen

  21. nilsensagastume says:

    “I agree to complete individual assignments independently of my classmates; to cite all outside sources to the best of my knowledge when appropriate; and to do my best to provide thoughtful responses to questions that demonstrates my true understanding of the content. I understand that failure to do so will results in a zero on the assignment and an automatic write-up.”

    - Nilsen Sagastume

  22. acav422 says:

    I agree to complete individual assignments independently of my classmates; to
    cite all outside sources to the best of my knowledge when appropriate; and to do
    my best to provide thoughtful responses to questions that demonstrates my true
    understanding of the content. I understand that failure to do so will results in
    a zero on the assignment and an automatic write-up.”

    - Avery Cavallo

  23. bevsocop says:

    “I agree to complete individual assignments independently of my classmates; to cite all outside sources to the best of my knowledge when appropriate; and to do my best to provide thoughtful responses to questions that demonstrates my true understanding of the content. I understand that failure to do so will results in a zero on the assignment and an automatic write-up.”

    • Beverly Socop

  24. bostinbiamonte says:

    “I agree to complete individual assignments independently of my classmates; to cite all outside sources to the best of my knowledge when appropriate; and to do my best to provide thoughtful responses to questions that demonstrates my true understanding of the content. I understand that failure to do so will results in a zero on the assignment and an automatic write-up.”

    Bostin Biamonte

  25. chanceypants says:

    “I agree to complete individual assignments independently of my classmates; to cite all outside sources to the best of my knowledge when appropriate; and to do my best to provide thoughtful responses to questions that demonstrates my true understanding of the content. I understand that failure to do so will results in a zero on the assignment and an automatic write-up.”

    - Chance Barlow

  26. pattysb says:

    “I agree to complete individual assignments independently of my classmates; to cite all outside sources to the best of my knowledge when appropriate; and to do my best to provide thoughtful responses to questions that demonstrates my true understanding of the content. I understand that failure to do so will results in a zero on the assignment and an automatic write-up.”

    - Patricia Silva

  27. samtarbutton says:

    “I agree to complete individual assignments independently of my classmates; to cite all outside sources to the best of my knowledge when appropriate; and to do my best to provide thoughtful responses to questions that demonstrates my true understanding of the content. I understand that failure to do so will results in a zero on the assignment and an automatic write-up.”

    -Samantha Tarbutton

  28. christiandiaz92 says:

    “I agree to complete individual assignments independently of my classmates; to cite all outside sources to the best of my knowledge when appropriate; and to do my best to provide thoughtful responses to questions that demonstrates my true understanding of the content. I understand that failure to do so will results in a zero on the assignment and an automatic write-up.”

    -Christian Diaz

  29. VananhPham says:

    I agree to complete individual assignments independently of my classmates; to cite all outside sources to the best of my knowledge when appropriate; and to do my best to provide thoughtful responses to questions that demonstrates my true understanding of the content. I understand that failure to do so will results in a zero on the assignment and an automatic write-up.

    ~ Van Anh Pham

  30. shelbyseanna says:

    I agree to complete individual assignments independently of my classmates; to cite all outside sources to the best of my knowledge when appropriate; and to do my best to provide thoughtful responses to questions that demonstrates my true understanding of the content. I understand that failure to do so will results in a zero on the assignment and an automatic write-up.

    -Shelby Smith

  31. ottomagne says:

    I agree to complete individual assignments independently of my classmates; to cite all outside sources to the best of my knowledge when appropriate; and to do my best to provide thoughtful responses to questions that demonstrates my true understanding of the content. I understand that failure to do so will results in a zero on the assignment and an automatic write-up.

    - Preston Bennett

    Cheating is despicable. If you’re too lazy to do the work, just take the zero.

  32. tony1341 says:

    - Tony Tran

    • VananhPham says:

      Tony that’s not how you’re suppose to do it.

    • tony1341 says:

      I agree to complete individual assignments independently of my classmates; to cite all outside sources to the best of my knowledge when appropriate; and to do my best to provide thoughtful responses to questions that demonstrates my true understanding of the content. I understand that failure to do so will results in a zero on the assignment and an automatic write-up.

      -Tony

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