ETHICS: CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM

Topic	Decision Making
Program Summary	Features Teen Interns from the 2002 Health Information Project Teen Intern Program. The issue of cheating in schools is more prevalent and relevant than ever in today’s culture; polls show that 80% of high school students admit to having cheated. In this program, teens speak out frankly about why they feel the need to cheat and raise questions about “what counts” and the definition of cheating.
Length	30 min.
Recommended Age	Grades 5-12
Publication Date	2004
Teen Reviewer Comments	Includes what is actually considered cheating and plagiarism; good topic for students to see.
Risk Factors Addressed	Early and persistent antisocial behavior; alienation and rebelliousness; friends who engage in the problem behavior, favorable attitudes toward the problem behavior.
Protective Factors Addressed	Bonding to positive people and pursuits; healthy beliefs and clear standards; cognitive problem-solving skills; social skills.
Library Location	LaGrange