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Informationen zum Autor The General Editor of the Statistics without Mathematics series at Vor Press is a researcher and data analyst with experience in government, business and the third sector, who is also well-known as an internationally published author of books on statistical testing. Klappentext According to media reports, current levels of academic dishonesty have approached near-epidemic proportions. Given the high level of media attention--with headlines such as "High Stakes Testing Results in Widespread Cheating" and "More Students Cheating with Fewer Regrets"--it should come as no surprise that educators, parents, and students are searching for strategies to deal with this pressing problem. Cheating in School is the definitive book on addressing and preventing the problem of academic dishonesty. Incorporating over thirty years of research, Stephen F. Davis, Patrick Drinan, and Tricia Bertram Gallant provide educators and laypersons with practical advice and insights for tackling this current epidemic. The facts about cheating, its causes, and its consequences are presented in clear and straightforward language. By presenting real student narratives combined with empirical research, the authors provide a roadmap to combating cheating in schools and creating a climate of academic integrity. Zusammenfassung According to media reports! current levels of academic dishonesty (aka cheating) have approached near-epidemic proportions. We witness headlines such as: "High Stakes Testing Results in Widespread Cheating"; "Study Finds Widespread Cheating Among American Teenagers"; and "More Students Cheating with Fewer Regrets. Inhaltsverzeichnis About the Authors. Preface. 1 Cheating in Our Schools, Colleges, and Universities: A Critical Problem for the Twenty-First Century. 2 The Nature and Prevalence of Student Cheating. 3 Reasons for Academic Dishonesty: Situation, Disposition, and Changing Times. 4 From Cheat Sheet to Text Messaging: The Evolution of Techniques. 5 Short-Term Deterrents: Strategies for Class, Labs, and Online Testing. 6 Long-Term Deterrents: Development of Individual and Institutional Integrity. 7 The Call for Action and Wisdom: Conversations That Make a Difference. 8 Refining Our Tactics and Strategies. 9 An Optimistic (and Provocative) Conclusion: Finding the Good in Student Cheating. Notes. Author index. Subject index. ...
