This is an essay regarding the techniques a teacher uses to catch a cheat. First and foremost, kids are typically not smart enough to change enough “big words” to fool a certified teacher. I am a perfect example of a teacher who knows immediately if the students has taken a step far beyond their skill level. That is the first element of catching a cheat. The second element is simply one of comparison. Has the student really put in enough effort to pull off the copy? A student who maintains a grade of C is unlikely to turn in an A paper on the next attempt.
Gradual steps is the name of the game and a wary teacher will always be on the lookout for them. If successful, a cheater can receive a good grade. However, it does nothing to expand the power of their mind. If there is such a thing as too much knowlege, I have not discovered it. Unfortunately, students no longer thirst for knowledge, they want the easy way out.
Too bad that this will only harm them in the long run. Especially since I am well aware of many more legitimate ways to cheat than they can imagine. Many times, critical essays written by students are poorly focused. Thus, understanding must first be reached. Does this seem like a boring topic? you bet it is. I just want to peruse some free essays and find out if one of my students isn’t being quite as honest as he or she should be..
