Assignments may not always be easy, and you may also be juggling jobs, family, bills, life changes, and more. In times of stress, it could be easy to lighten your load by reaching out to services that promise to complete your homework for you. Don't fall for their promises though.
These services may seem like a great solution, especially if you have other commitments. However, just because you did not plagiarize in writing the article, you are still passing someone's work off for your own. You can get in serious trouble with your professors and the administration if you are caught submitting work that you did not create.
These sites often claim that they are plagiarism free, that you will not get caught, and that they only produce original content. Still, assume that a website that is centered on cheating will just as likely cheat you.
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It can seem like an easy temptation to pay for one paper just once, but doing so could create consequences that will haunt you for some time. Remember, college is an investment in your future. Be smart. If you're dealing with a lot on your plate, talk to your professor about your situation and figure out potential solutions. You can also view Lindsey Wilson's Mental Health Resources if you'd like to speak with a counselor or email lwcadaofficer@lindsey.edu if you're in need of potential academic accommodations.
As technology grows and changes over time, so do methods of plagiarism. Using any version of AI (Artificial Intelligence) software to submit an essay/assignment/etc. when not explicitly told to do so could result in similar punishment to other forms of plagiarism. While it can be debated whether AI content is plagiarized, outsourcing your work is a form of academic dishonesty. AI has not had the classroom experience that you have had, and may return incomplete, incoherent, or unrelated material. It also cannot properly conduct experiments, surveys, draft work, and other complex tasks that require a multi-step process. Therefore, just like homework mills, you may turn in work that is not up to professor expectations.
The most important aspect of any college degree, major, etc. is to learn critical thinking skills that can be applied to any profession you may move into after graduation. Your professors want you to see you grow, so if you ever feel the need to turn to AI because of stress or lack of understanding, there are many resources LWC has that can help.
While many of us may use AI to make day to day tasks easier, always double check your syllabus to see if your class has official guidance on how to properly use AI in the classroom. Speak to your professor if you are interested in using AI in your assignments and if you do so, cite it properly. (Yes, AI material can be cited!)
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