Monroe College Student Cheating Analysis

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Logically speaking, the means of cheating should never be used in any type of environment relating to education; or any for that matter. Supporting the writers claim to all of his/her arguments, he/she begins with a research that “reveals” “47 percent of Monroe college students “cheated” on quizes, prelims, and examinations.”. The writer has also through series of false statements has been consumed with fact that: Maybe cheating isn’t wrong after all. From a reader's perspective such as a undergraduate, professor, or typically any person that is educated can say that - yes, whatever point that the writer was trying to make, is invalid. As the writer begins his/hers letter, he/she opens out with “readers of The Bulletin have been deluged with …show more content…

The writer, inferring from the sentences supports the decision that smuggling information before an exam isn’t so bad afterall. With that says, “The very fact that so many loyal Monroe students indulge in this evidence that it can’t be very wrong.” so according to the writer; it’s fine if everyone does it, right? Considering this to be a fallacy, just because a group of people are doing the same thing; does it mean it’s the right thing? As with the use of crib notes, it is common for a professor to allow students to devise a series of notes that would help them on their exam(s). The writer saying “In a course which requires remembering a lot of facts, why not use crib notes?”, who is a student realizes that studying is a crucial step to passing an exam; although it is tedious. Quoting the writer, he/she also adds on “ It’s only a difference of degree between using them and using some elaborate system for memorizing facts. Both are artificial means to help you remember.” The statement however, is invalid as the two do not relate. Writing answers down on a mini piece of paper is not the same thing as memorizing key components to a test. Regardless of viewing the problem from another angle, the writer attempts to say that “dishonesty” may be seen as a “praiseworthy trait.” The logos of what the writer has said so far, is laughable;

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