Why do you think students plagiarize?

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Reflect on the topic of GCU Code of Conduct and Academic Standards and in 250‐500 words address the following prompts in four paragraphs:

1. Review the Code of Conduct and Academic Standards in the university policy handbook. Go to edu/academics/academic-policies.php#h-university-policy-handbook” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-uw-rm-brl=”false” aria-label=”https://www.gcu.edu/academics/academic-policies.php#h-university-policy-handbook – opens in new tab” data-uw-rm-ext-link=””>https://www.gcu.edu/academics/academic-policies.php#h-university-policy-handbook and click on the University Policy Handbook link. Find the Code of Conduct and Academic Standards section. In your own words, explain one academic integrity violation and one code of conduct violation. Give a specific example of what the two identified violations could be.
2. The academic integrity section discusses academic dishonesty. One area of dishonesty is plagiarism. Define plagiarism in your own words.
3. Why do you think students plagiarize?
4. Describe how students can avoid academic dishonesty in group work or as an individual?

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