Title

High tech cheating

Authors

Authors

M. G. Harper

Comments

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Abbreviated Journal Title

Nurse Educ. Today

Keywords

technology; education; academic dishonesty; professional misconduct; ACADEMIC DISHONESTY; PERSPECTIVE; PLAGIARISM; STUDENTS; Education, Scientific Disciplines; Nursing

Abstract

The use of technology has enhanced the convenience, flexibility, and efficiency of both preparatory and continuing education. Unfortunately, academic dishonesty, including plagiarism, has shown a positive correlation with the increased use of technology in education. A review of the literature related to unintended outcomes of the use of technology in nursing education and continuing education was conducted to determine the ethical implications for the nursing profession. Although nursing research dealing with academic and professional misconduct is sparse, evidence suggests that academic dishonesty is a predictor of workplace dishonesty. Given this correlation between unethical classroom behavior and unethical clinical behavior, efforts to staunch academic dishonesty may help allay professional misconduct. A combination of high tech and lw tech methods may be used to minimize unethical behaviors among students and practicing professional nurses in order to maintain the integrity of the profession. (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Journal Title

Nurse Education Today

Volume

26

Issue/Number

8

Publication Date

1-1-2006

Document Type

Article; Proceedings Paper

Language

English

First Page

672

Last Page

679

WOS Identifier

WOS:000244062800010

ISSN

0260-6917

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