Rising Trend of Academic Dishonesty in Colleges | New York Magazine

In an alarming trend, there’s a surge of college students cheating their way through higher education. Plagiarism, unauthorized collaboration, and use of ‘contract cheating’ services are all on the rise. This rise in academic dishonesty is not just ethically upsetting but also threatens to undermine the value of education and diplomas. But before we jump to castigate the students, it’s essential to examine the systemic pressures forcing them into such practices. Skyrocketing tuition fees, colossal syllabuses, and the constant pressure to surpass peers can sometimes push students into a corner. Educational institutions need to recalibrate their systems to curb this unethical trend and restore the credibility of degrees. Read More