High tech cheating

    Authors

    M. G. Harper

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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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