Academic dishonesty: collusion

Legitimate teamwork among students

Unauthorized cooperation to deceive an academic institution

Individual study efforts

Collaborative learning activities

Sharing answers or solutions during exams

Joining a study group for exam preparation

Discussing assignment topics with classmates

Working collaboratively on a class project with approval

Receiving high grades

Better relationships with instructors

Academic penalties like expulsion

Increased collaboration opportunities

It builds stronger connection

It erodes trust between students and instructors

It has no impact on trust

It promotes open discussions

Improved job prospects

Increased scholarship opportunities

Favorable recommendations from professors

Difficulty finding employment due to background checks

All students contribute equally to the work

One student does all the work, while others claim equal credit

The project is completed independently by each student

The instructor helps students collaborate fairly

Legitimate collaboration involves deception

Collusion is authorized by instructors

Legitimate collaboration is encouraged, while collusion is not

Legitimate collaboration is only allowed in group projects

Receiving a higher grade

Being rewarded for teamwork

Getting credit for work they didn't do

Facing academic penalties such as failing grades