oup prior to an exam attempting to gain academic credit in an unfair deceitful or fraudulent way Unauthorized use of information materials and sources when completing academic activities 1 point Match the factors for cheating with an appropriate example Excuse making Performance anxiety Unfamiliarity with what constitutes cheating Peer pressure Self justification habits Inability to manage demands of student life D Cheating because social and a v 21 1 Cheating is a broad term that encompasses many different ways that a student might attempt to gain academic credit in a way that is unfair deceitful or fraudulent Every semester at CSUB the Dean of Students receives reports from professors who have caught students attempting to cheat in one form or another Both professors and students are responsible for upholding the reputation of the university Cheating is often purposeful in nature but an unawareness of course or university policies and assignment requirements could also create confusion about what is and is not allowed Regardless of intention cheating can never be justified especially once you have learned the ways that it can negatively impact your college career and life outside the university Stay on the right path Know course policies on assignments collaboration exams Check the Syllabus If ethical dilemmas arise seek advice from trusted faculty or staff on campus on how you should deal with it Protect yourself It is your responsibility to clarify when collaboration is allowed and when it is not Different cultures and educational systems can vary in how information is used and credited Reach out to your instructors early to avoid misunderstandings