"The Art of College Management: Cheating"

I really enjoyed reading Rebekah Nathan's article titled "The Art of College Management: Cheating." It was able to give a better view on the reality of cheating. It also shows professors how to accommodate good work and how to instruct students in the correct way in order to avoid cheating. Her conclusion was that there is really no one reason why students cheat, we need to understand the nuances of it. And then she further goes on to talking about the importance of cultural relativism which looks more to the group than an individual. It took an in depth view of the atmosphere in which the student is involved with, such as a university. I agree with Nathan on her conclusion of cheating. Even though much of cheating is directed towards the student themselves, which it rightfully should be, there are other factors that coincide with cheating itself. I know for myself that my surroundings definitely affect my writing process. Sometimes it can be a positive or negative influence depending on the situation. When a teacher is deliberate with the assignment and explains the goal effectively it gives me a sense of confidence in my writing and therefore propels me to achieve success without outside assistance.