Title

High Tech Cheating

Keywords

Academic dishonesty; Education; Professional misconduct; Technology

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 low tech methods may be used to minimize unethical behaviors among students and practicing professional nurses in order to maintain the integrity of the profession. © 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Publication Date

12-1-2006

Publication Title

Nurse Education in Practice

Volume

6

Issue

6

Number of Pages

364-371

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2006.07.008

Socpus ID

33751324560 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/33751324560

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