Using the Sociological Imagination to Teach about academic Integrity

Abstract

The sociological imagination is a useful tool for teaching about plagiarism and academic integrity, and, in turn, academic integrity is a good case to help students learn about the sociological imagination.  We present an exercise in which the class discusses reasons for and consequences of dishonest academic behavior and then examines a series of...

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Subject Area(s):

Introduction to Sociology/Social Problems

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Class Activity

Class Level(s):

Any Level

Class Size(s):

Any

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