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Based on the policies of the two universities at which I've taught, it seems like there's no possible benefit to admitting guilt. The only foolproof way to "co
by xkcd-sucks 12y ago
Based on the policies of the two universities at which I've taught, it seems like there's no possible benefit to admitting guilt.
The only foolproof way to "convict" someone of cheating is to have (several) people witness/record the incident. If a student accused of cheating categorically denies everything, they're usually in the clear (although faculty will say nasty things in private).
- navait 12y agoBreaking connections to faculty has consequences, namely in letters of recommendation.
- brg 12y agoLetters of recommendation have almost no bearing on life. The only exceptions are for someone headed to graduate school, but at that point they likely have a pool of faculty members from which to choose.
- dubya 12y agoThis varies between schools. At my current school it's fairly straightforward to say "I saw this student looking at X's paper" and show that the answers are more similar than would be expected. Multiply choice would be harder of course, but free response or incorrect math calculations are pretty convincing. Students have recourse, but the appeals process here is not much work for the faculty member making the accusation until maybe the final level.