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In this scenario, you did not make the right choice. If this assignment is meant to be completed individually, working together in this situation is inappropriate collaboration. You, Greg, and Fran might:
As a student, you are expected to be the sole author of any assignment that you submit (unless it is a group project). If you need help, you can ask your instructor, RDP Library, or a Writing Skills Tutor for ethical help.
If you are struggling to complete all your assignments on time, consider talking to a Learning Strategist for help with time management.
In this scenario, your best choice is to start the assignment over on your own. While the assignment may take longer to complete, this is the best choice to ensure you maintain academic integrity.
As a student, you are expected to be the sole author of any assignment that you submit (unless it is a group project). If you need help, you can ask your instructor, RDP Library, or a Writing Skills Tutor for ethical help.
If you are struggling to complete all your assignments on time, consider talking to a Learning Strategist for help with time management.
No, you should not work with Kamaljit to complete this online quiz. When you have a take-home or online quiz to complete, your instructor expects you to complete it on your own.
If a friend is struggling with their academic work, the right thing to do is to encourage them to seek help. There are many free services for RDP students, including:
Setting: your home, one month later.
Kamaljit: “Hey, do you want to come by tonight around 8 to do the next quiz?”
You: “I don’t know. I heard there is software now that will detect when students have worked together on a quiz.”
Unless your instructor said you are allowed to work together, you should not work with Kamaljit on this quiz. If the quiz if meant to be completed independently, you and Kamaljit are committing inappropriate collaboration. Both you and Kamaljit might:
Remember: completing the quiz on your own means you will be better prepared for the final exam! If you do not understand a take home or online quiz, this is a good opportunity to ask your instructor for help.
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