This cat wants a smarter mouse.
Many people told me not to start a blog like this. They think it's dumb and that I'll never get a job in academia if I don't start following the rules. But, I think professors and students alike can learn better ways of teaching by studying better methods for getting around learning. Essentially, we all win when we talk about these issues.
Today I added two sections (1 & 2) to this blog that are open for comments and stories. I have enabled the ability to remain anonymous, so don't be shy. Fortunately for cheating students, university administrators actually make it very very difficult for professors to prosecute you and more often than not you will be given the benefit of the doubt when telling your story to the dean. Let's hope it doesn't get to that.
Section .01 Not getting caught cheating on essays will be updated as techniques develop. I also intend to provide comprehensive resources for getting around www.turnitin.com. But, it is becoming more and more the case that these anti-plagiarism software suites are getting better at seeing everything as more journals are databased. In the end, it might be a good idea to simply go to the library and cheat the old fashioned way by copying out of real books. If, though, you are really serious about not getting caught or even learning there are also people that will write you customized essays on any topic.
Section .02 Tips and Tricks for Cheating on Exams will provide you with strategies for getting over on your TAs and professors in lecture halls. If you are daring and courageous enough to cheat during exams, these tips should help you feel less anxious. Remember, TAs and professors are humans and often second guess what they have seen even when a cheat sheet is staring them in the face.
Eventually I hope to add sections on cheating in online classrooms, but I have not yet had the time to write up anything on the subject.
