Plagiarism/Cheating in Russia

[Dustin Hosseini]

Plagiarism/Cheating in Russia

Just a thought, while we're on this subject, why not give a lecture to your
students on the concept of plagiarism in Russia, or rather, the lack
thereof?   At least in
academic circles, plagiarism does not exist as a cultural concept that is
close to the one that exists in English language culture... this
also goes for 'cheating' on tests and examinations.

Anyway, it's just a thought.  While some of you are certain to see it as
counterproductive, it would give students a more insightful glimpse into
certain aspects of Russian culture which are perpetually at odds with, for
example, American culture. 

Additionally, such a lecture might cajole the student into giving
himself/herself/themself(ves) up if they really did cheat, and genuinely
feel guilty about it.  

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