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ENG1503
MAY/JUN PORTFILIO (SEMESTER 1)
DUE: 12 JUNE 2025
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QUESTION ONE - DISCURSIVE ESSAY (Both Questions Answered)
Academic Dishonesty in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Causes and Consequences for Higher
Education
Academic misconduct, particularly plagiarism and cheating, has long been a serious concern
within institutions of higher learning. Traditionally, such misconduct involved copying from
textbooks, friends, or purchasing assignments. However, the arrival of artificial intelligence (AI)
technologies has dramatically reshaped the landscape. As Mohammadkarimi (2023) observes, AI
has introduced new forms of academic dishonesty, which challenge educators in ways previously
unimaginable. Tools such as AI text generators, paraphrasers, and automated research bots have
provided students with quick, often undetectable shortcuts to academic work. This essay explores
three key causes of academic dishonesty in the AI age—namely the improper use of AI, the
reduction of students' critical thinking skills, and the long-term deterioration in the quality of the
future workforce. These factors not only compromise the credibility of academic institutions but
also raise important questions about the ethical use of technology in education.
Improper Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools
The improper use of AI technologies has emerged as a central driver of academic dishonesty in
modern higher education. Tools like ChatGPT, Jasper, and other large language models are capable
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