Academic dishonesty is a serious offence in the eyes of the IBO. Students could lose their IB Diploma (even after it has been awarded) if they are caught plagiarising. It is crucial that there is no mark on your record because you cheated or colluded, and students should learn the proper citation techniques so that when they go to university, they know how to go about academic writing without finding out the hard way from their peers and professors.
What is academic dishonesty?
Plagiarism: using someone else’s work or ideas without proper attribution
Cheating: using unauthorised materials or help during an exam
Fabrication: faking data or information
Collusion: collaborating with others inappropriately on assignments which are individual
How should I cite my sources?
If doing citations using flashcards is too much, there are reliable citation generators to help you cite your sources according to the required citation style. Students need to be consistent with the citation style and use reliable and authoritative sources for their research. Even when students paraphrase things, they still need to cite their sources.
As far as possible, students should not copy the wording and ensure all submitted work is genuinely their own. By getting someone else to write the work for you without doing it yourself, this is taking a shortcut which undermines your goal of learning and prevents you from developing the skills needed.
How can students develop good study habits?
Students should try to take notes in class if they do not understand the material. They should ask for help from teachers, tutors, or classmates instead of cheating if they do not understand the material. Cheating is like kicking the can down the road – sooner or later, it will catch up to you. Even though students cheat on their IB assignments, there is still the final exam they need to contend with. Even if students end up with their IB diploma, when they go to university and do not understand how to go about academic writing, they are in trouble.
Furthermore, cheating carries consequences like disciplinary action from the school. The school or the IBO could issue a failing grade, suspend a student, or even expel them. If there is a black mark on your record for an academic offence, this could also damage your reputation which could affect your chances to be admitted to a future educational institution. It is not worth it to cheat – in the long run, you may face consequences that are too much to bear. If you need help, you should seek help to address the gaps in your knowledge.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How hard is it to get a 7 in IB?
With time and effort, students who know the syllabus well and are well-prepared and have well-written assignments will easily get a 7 in the IB.
Is IB harder than A Levels Singapore?
The A Level exam is more difficult than the IB exam, but IB involves the Internal Assessment (IA) which features independent research which could be harder than the A Level exam.
Is 43 in IB a good score?
An IB score of 43 is an excellent score.
What is the hardest IB subject combination?
One of the hardest IB subject combinations is PCME, which involves HL Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, along with SL Economics.
What IB score is needed for Harvard/Oxford?
The minimum IB score for Harvard and Oxford is 40 points out of 45 points.
Is 28 a bad IB score?
The average IB score throughout the years has ranged between 28 to 30 points. All students need to score a minimum of 24 points across 6 subjects to be awarded an IB diploma.
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