Possible research topics & Academic Integrity (add a sentence)

3 Possible research topics:
1. Should violence and sex in the media/movies be restricted?
2. Should students be required to attend school past the age of 16?
3. Doctor-Assisted suicide. Legal? Unethical?


Thesis:
There are several causes for academic dishonesty including the students themselves, their upbringings, and policies on cheating, and it can be prevented as the policies become more strict and uniform among schools across America.

Topic Sentence 1:
Whether it be the pressure students are put under to succeed, or they just aren't prepared, students cheat for a variety of different reasons, whether they are willing to admit it or not.

Topic Sentence and transition 1:
While the line between collaboration and cheating can be fine, students ultimately are aware of their decision to cheat. The influences and upbringing of the students have much to do with their feelings on whether cheating is "morally correct" or not.

Topic Sentence and transition 2:
As apposed to the idea that responsibility lies within individuals, there are measures that can be and have been taken by colleges to minimize academic dishonesty. As advances are made in the policies at universities, cheating will become more and more difficult to get away with, which ultimately will scare students out of thinking cheating is worth a try.

Topic Sentence and transition 3:
In addition to clearly defined policies on cheating, colleges also have to have a uniform definition what cheating consists of, and an equally uniform way of the consequences for academic dishonesty.

Conclusion:
While academic dishonesty will always exist, the efforts made by students, universities, and communities alike should not subside. Cheating should not be taken lightly by any means no matter how common it becomes among students. If the efforts are increased and modified as time goes on, the ability and desire of students to cheat will drastically decrease.