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Cheating is also a form of theft and a way in which everyone involved feels guilt. In this essay, I’m going to explain why cheating is wrong. Cheating is not only copying someone's work; if we are unfaithful and dishonest to someone who trusts us, it's also a type of cheating. Even though every one of us knows that cheating in exams and major assignments is wrong, being dishonest to the person who believes in us, some situations make us do that.
When we cheat, it may feel comforting and make our minds think we've solved our problem and gotten out of it. But the reality is that we're not solving our problem; we're making it worse. Cheating in a major assignment is a betrayal of our identity as unique individuals because when we don't give or present our work, we are essentially stealing someone else's work and their ideas. Even if we get a full grade on a major assignment, it is not a reward for us. When we're caught cheating, we have to face harsh consequences. Not only do we encounter external conflict, but also internal conflict in the form of guilt.
Although we can face the external conflict, we can't escape the internal conflict. Guilt is the worst punishment for cheating. As I said before, the happiness from cheating is not permanent; it's just a fake, temporary feeling, so we will feel ashamed and also get stressed. Not everyone cheats intentionally; sometimes, the situation forces them to do so, and afterward, they pay for it as a consequence.
For example, one day, when I was stressed about getting admission to a college because I had to study in another country due to my family's financial issues, I was focused on that. I was confused because I had applied to many colleges, and their applications were denied because the seats were full for the fall intake.
So, I couldn't complete my major assignment, which was due that day. I asked my friend to share his assignment so that I could get an idea about it, but I couldn't understand it. So, I just copied his assignment and changed a few sentences and words, thinking I would be safer. But when the teacher found out, I felt ashamed of myself because I had never copied someone's work before, so I had never felt ashamed of myself.
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