Which of the following is a rationalization for academic misconduct?Select all that apply. I didn't know how to reference the way my professor wanted, that's why some things weren't cited correctly I won't have to write essays in my job so I used Al to write this one It seems like other students are cheating, so I figured I would too I plan to catch up on the lab reports I copied when midterms are over because I'm too busy right now

The following are rationalizations for academic misconduct:<br /><br />* **I didn't know how to reference the way my professor wanted, that's why some things weren't cited correctly:** This is a rationalization because it attempts to excuse plagiarism by claiming ignorance of the proper citation method. While a lack of understanding *can* lead to unintentional plagiarism, it's still the student's responsibility to learn and apply correct citation practices. It shifts blame away from the student's responsibility to learn and follow the rules.<br /><br />* **It seems like other students are cheating, so I figured I would too:** This is a classic rationalization. It uses the perceived actions of others to justify one's own misconduct. It's an attempt to normalize cheating and diminish personal responsibility.<br /><br />* **I plan to catch up on the lab reports I copied when midterms are over because I'm too busy right now:** This rationalizes cheating by claiming a lack of time. It suggests that the misconduct is temporary and will be rectified later, which rarely happens. Copying lab reports is plagiarism, regardless of the intention to learn the material later.<br /><br />The statement "I won't have to write essays in my job so I used AI to write this one" is *not* a rationalization in the same way the others are. It's more of a justification based on a perceived lack of relevance of the assignment to future career goals. While it doesn't excuse the academic misconduct, it speaks to a different issue – the student's perception of the value of the assignment. It's still a form of academic dishonesty, but it's driven by a different kind of flawed reasoning than the rationalizations that try to minimize or excuse the act itself.<br />