what is the punishment for academic dishonesty in college? ex: cheating on HW assignment?
481393
Depending on the school, 0 on the assignment, 0 in the class, or expulsion... It's not something to play around with...
1044675
Please look up the meaning of the word "plagiarism."  \n\nYou are supposed to use what you learned to do your own paper.  If you didn't learn anything, you should drop the course or take the failure like a mature person.
751128
And another thing - won't this person's teacher know (s)he cheated, when the assignment turned in clearly isn't in the student's usual wording or of his/her usual quality? In this day and age, teachers must be pretty good at spotting "cut-and-paste-from-wikipedia"-papers, as well as papers written by other people than the student in question.\nAnyway, thanks for bringing this up, it's nice to see that a lot of people are somewhat annoyed by students using Y! answers as their free, effortless homework-service. :o)
795712
I think it's more of a threat if it is something that would be on your record that would be released to the college. Cheating/plagiarizing has become a huge problem in all universities that I think schools are taking it a bit more seriously nowadays.  However, it does not ruin changes of ever getting into college, just maybe to some more exclusive schools.
557086
You don't want to do that, its called plagiarism. Many schools take a very dim view on doing that.
603038
No. You may get the temporary satisfaction of getting the grade you want, but the long term result won't be as pleasant.  If you get caught, you will end up with a big fat ZERO--which is worse then if you at least try and get the best score you can fairly.  You may pass now by cheating, but you may not have the information you need later to do something else. For instance, a higher level class or subject.  Think about it.
86489
The best way to cheat on a test is to find out as much about the subject at hand as you can...look in your textbooks and take notes in any classes you might have on the subject.  That way, you will already know the answer to any question that you are presented with . Sneaky You!\n\n:P
314405
Kids usually get away with stuff like that, unless they accused a teacher.  If it is proven that they falsely accuse a teacher, they will get all kinds of hell from the school, including at least a suspension.
420556
I don't like you're question. It is completely biased and sort of offensive. You're giving me that "When I was your age", crap and I don't like it. As you will see in my sources I am a totally down to earth kid. I don't love homework, but I've never cheated. It's just one thing in my mind that has a big NO on it. I would rather turn an assignment in late then cheat to get points I don't deserve. I feel that a slight minority of students actually cheat, and that this is biased and even on the wrong side. I think even the question headline is offensive. Listen to yourself. :Why don't kids do their own homework anymore? CHEATERS!!!?" Please define=kids. Kids? Seriously. There are over 6 billion children in the world and you have just accused 6 billion people that they are no good cheaters! You, are a verbal Hitler!
151476
Getting other people to do your homework for you is dishonest.\n\nIt also means that you learn nothing. Of course if you want to spend your entire life bagging groceries that’s the way to go.
779470
Better get a lawyer who can check for you without revealing your identity. \nBy the way, many profs have faked on their appicatons and are getting away with it.
292782
Point to how much cheating there is... look for stats on accademic dishonesty.  Why would people cheat if knowledge, as opposed to marks, was the goal?
844519
You could not just fail the class, but be kicked out of the school. Bribery is not only unethical and immoral, it can be enough to get you expelled. It's not worth it. Drop the class, or take the F and retake it. Failing a class is not the end of the world and not worth throwing morals and your school career out the window.
395851
that is plagiarism, and it is illegal. Especially if you are a student, you can be expelled. Do your own work, all other chemists have done their own, now it's your turn.
402093
Advice:  If you're having trouble with homework, ask your teacher, look in your book, or even come here and ask for a push in the right direction.\nDo NOT just post your homework question with no explanation, and expect someone to give you the answer.  That, my friend, is cheating.
1091894
How do you expect to learn anything if you don't do your own work?  Many websites are great for doing research, but you could get hit with plagiarism since there are programs that are now available to help faculty determine who is cheating and who isn't.  Really - is this how you plan on going through life - letting others do all your work for you?
394822
Ask your professor before you buy anything. They may assign specific homework problems that aren't in the edition you plan to use.