Online Misconduct Archives

Falsely accused of using ChatGPT

By Shan WuOnline Misconduct

In today’s digital age, academic institutions are increasingly turning to technology to detect and prevent academic dishonesty. While such measures are vital in maintaining academic integrity, they can sometimes lead to false accusations. If you find…

October 23, 2023

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Can I get in trouble for recording my professor on a Zoom call?

By Shan WuCollege Student Defense, Online Misconduct

When students in the Washington D.C. area find themselves involved in complex legal situations, it’s our goal at DC Student Defense to assist them. In this blog, we’ll be covering the topic of recording lectures –...

September 25, 2023

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What online interactions are considered inappropriate?

By Shan WuOnline harassment, Online Misconduct

The rise of remote learning in the last few years presents a new platform for education with new etiquette- spoken and unspoken rules about what you can say, how you can act, and what is required...

February 13, 2023

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5 Tips for Students Accused of Online Academic Misconduct

By Shan WuOnline Misconduct

In the current era, as students of all ages are forced to take their classes online, new issues of academic misconduct have been surfacing across the country. But oftentimes students accused of these new types of...

November 21, 2022

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Cheating with Chegg

By Shan WuOnline Misconduct

Students across the country are doing their exams and even homework online. But many have faced accusations of cheating with the aid of an application called Chegg. So what effect do these types of new applications...

April 26, 2022

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How Can My Professor Tell I am Cheating with Online Resources?

By Shan WuOnline Misconduct

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, students and professors have all had to adapt to online teaching and learning. Among the many challenges that this adjustment has presented is the increased specter of online cheating. As the...

March 29, 2021

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Can You Be Held Accountable For Online Sexual Harassment?

By Shan WuOnline Misconduct, Sexual Harassment

Gone are the times where sexual harassment was limited to face to face confrontations. With the advent of technology and various social media platforms, sexual harassment can be between people that are miles apart. Online sexual...

December 7, 2020

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Cheating Accusations from The College Board’s Online AP Exams

By Shan WuOnline Misconduct

One of the most notorious parts of AP classes in high school is the dreaded The College Board AP Exam. Each AP course has a corresponding intense and proctored AP Exam, but the question for high...

May 27, 2020

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