Sample Worksheet - Whistle-blowing

[PART I: Scenario A]

After the instructor has made it clear that copying is not allowed, you believe that a student has copied a graded homework assignment and turned it in as his or her own.

  1. What would you do?
  2. If that didn't work, what would you do next?
[Questions for Discussion of Scenario A]

  1. What did it take to convince you that the student was actually cheating?
  2. How would your response change if you found out that the student were about to take a job which required skills used in the homework to prevent harm?
  3. How did the information in the Student Handbook affect your response?
  4. What would you do if you found out that the student did not actually cheat?
[Points to be Covered in Discussion of Scenario A]

  1. Many people (and organizations) are affected by the unethical action and the response to the action.
  2. Any dissent will put all affected parties at risk.
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