Question
Inappropriate Online Collaboration A number of students from your course are planning to write the test together and coordinate via the group chat. The plan is for everyone to write the test at the same time and share answers. What should you do in this situation? Option A After what Jacky said I don't think it's a good idea to write the test with the rest of the group. I think I'll study and write it on my own. Option B I think it will help everyone if we write it together. We'll each be studying anyway.so it's not a big deal. Option C I'm not sure. Maybe I'll write it at the same time as everyone else, but not look at the chat unless I get stuck on a question.
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Hadley
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Answer
Option A is the best course of action. Collaborating on a test in this way is considered cheating, even if the students involved have studied the material. It violates academic integrity and the fairness of the assessment process. Choosing to study and write the test independently is the ethical and appropriate choice.Option B is incorrect. While studying together can be beneficial, collaborating during the test itself is dishonest. It misrepresents the individual student's understanding of the material and gives an unfair advantage.Option C is also incorrect. Even partially participating in the scheme is a form of cheating. Looking at the chat for answers, even if only when "stuck," compromises the integrity of the test and is still considered academic dishonesty.