A Structural Study between Chatting and Cheating

Abstract

Problem statement: Internet Relay Chatting (IRC) is a multi-user, multi-channel chat system that runs on a network. It gives people the ability to participate in a synchronous exchange of thoughts with one or more people over a computer network. Approach: Currently, there is a lot of cheating during the chatting since the chatters do not know each other. However, it is very hard to determine how far is the cheating occurs during chatting. Results: We presented results of a case study based on a survey that investigate the relation between chatting and cheating. Survey results show that more than four in ten participant indicated that they give false information and act dishonestly while chatting. Conclusion: Survey results showed that chatting has more negative effects than positive effects. Other interesting results were included in the study.

Perspective Chapter: Loneliness through Time – Geographical Distance, Sensibility Isolation, and Hyperconnectivity

“…For instance, there is evidence of links between chatting and divorce cases or fraud. Anonymity and lack of human contact bring people a feeling of protection, which promotes dishonest behavior [45]. The same anonymity proper to the virtual environment is linked to plagiarism and academic cheating, particularly when remote assessment is involved [46].…”

Lessons Learned: Online Teaching Adventures and Misadventures

“…We also used emoticons. Emoticons are usually easy to interpret and can act as online facial expressions that enhance online comunications (Al-Zhrani, 2010).…”