ASSESSMENT OF ACADEMIC DISHONESTY AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN THE UNIVERSITY OF BENIN
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Academic dishonesty encompasses a spectrum of unethical behaviours employed by students to gain unfair academic advantage, ranging from cheating during examinations to plagiarism, collusion, and falsification of work, and represents a critical
threat to educational integrity. It manifests in diverse forms, including copying, impersonation, undeclared use of digital or artificial intelligence tools, and misrepresentation of effort, with consequences that are intellectual, ethical, and institutional. Research
consistently demonstrates its rising prevalence in higher institutions, often occurring in familiar academic settings, influenced by peer pressure, inadequate enforcement of policies, and cultural perceptions that tolerate dishonest practices. Preventive measures include strengthening institutional policies, promoting awareness of academic integrity, redesigning assessment methods, and fostering a culture of honesty and accountability within universities.
threat to educational integrity. It manifests in diverse forms, including copying, impersonation, undeclared use of digital or artificial intelligence tools, and misrepresentation of effort, with consequences that are intellectual, ethical, and institutional. Research
consistently demonstrates its rising prevalence in higher institutions, often occurring in familiar academic settings, influenced by peer pressure, inadequate enforcement of policies, and cultural perceptions that tolerate dishonest practices. Preventive measures include strengthening institutional policies, promoting awareness of academic integrity, redesigning assessment methods, and fostering a culture of honesty and accountability within universities.
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