Ever cheated on a test? Statistics show that one out of nine students will cheat on a test before graduating from high school. Everyday and in almost every school, cheating takes place among students. It even occurs in colleges. It is not a big occasion when a child in grade school or even high school is caught cheating on a test, however it is a significant occasion when a student in college is caught cheating on a test. Several students admit they cheat just because they know that they can get away with it. Many students choose to take the easy way out by cheating, but they do not consider the negative effect of it. Students being directed in unhealthy directions, picking up unconstructive habits, and also being seriously penalized are some of the effects of cheating on tests.
             Cheating on tests can direct students in an unhealthy direction. It often results in students losing interest in the classes which they choose to cheat in. A numerous number of students who cheat tend not to pay attention in class since they plan on cheating. Some students do not listen to lectures, read, or put forth any effort to do class work at all. That negative manner usually results in the student not learning anything. Students who cheat on tests are only hurting themselves. They would most likely need the information from the class to be successful in classes that will follow. Many college students pay for their education, and by cheating they are carelessly throwing away their money.
             New unconstructive habits can be the outcome of cheating on tests. When some students get away with cheating, they tend to find ways to cheat through other things. Occasionally students plagiarize papers off of the internet when they are assigned to write essays. Several students copy other classmate's coursework that are required to be turned in. Cheating can result in lazy attitudes among students. Lots of st
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