Why is cheating on the rise?
It has gained acceptance among good and poor students alike.
What do some blame it on?
Some blame the trend on a general loosening of moral values among today's youth
What else has been said?
Today's youth are far more practical than their idealistic ancestors
Do kids think it's easy these days?
No
What is a reason they said they did it?
I would cheat if I felt I was being cheated
Would they feel guilty?
Yes
What did Anna say?
People are competitive
What year of school is she in?
Second-year college student
What city is she from?
Chicago
What does she thinks happens if you don't do well?
Your life is going to be ruined.
Who does Edward Wynne blame?
The rise in academic dishonesty in the schools
Who is Dwight Huber?
Chairman of the English Department at Amarillo
Does he agree with Wynne?
No
Who does he blame?
The teachers that give short-answer tests rather than essay questions
What does he think the concept of cheating is based on?
The false belief that the system is legal and there is something wrong with _ who're doing it
Who does he think should be investigated?
The system