This announcement informs students about the dangers of paid online so-called "tutoring" sites and third-party plagiarism checkers that often lead to plagiarized assignments. This informational announcement helps guide students toward making better choices and using trusted Writing Center and Library resources instead.
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Subject: Protect Yourself From Scams
<p>Hi Class,</p> <p><strong>It is crucial that students use only UAGC-approved tutoring services for academic support.</strong> For legitimate academic support, students are encouraged to utilize <a class="inline_disabled" href="https://uagc.instructure.com/courses/65008/external_tools/3476?display=borderless" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UAGC’s free 24/7 writing tutoring</a> and <a class="inline_disabled" href="https://uagc.instructure.com/courses/48669/external_tools/520?display=borderless" target="_blank" rel="noopener">24/7 library tutoring services</a> available through the “Writing Center & Library” link in your course. The <a href="https://content.bridgepointeducation.com/curriculum/file/d7844bff-5014-40c7-974c-df51dc106018/1/Which%20Academic%20Support%20Should%20You%20Use.zip/Which%20Academic%20Support%20Should%20You%20Use/Which%20Academic%20Support%20Should%20You%20Use.html"><span>Which Academic Support Should You Use</span></a> tool can help you figure out which of UAGC's free supports is right for you. You can also always reach out directly to me if you need extra help.</p> <p>It is essential to safeguard your <a href="https://www.uagc.edu/catalog/student-rights-responsibilities/academic-integrity">academic integrity</a> and access reliable resources for assistance with assignments because there are many places online that try to exploit students for profit while encouraging academic dishonesty. Here are few things to watch out for: </p> <ul> <li>Unfortunately, many so-called “tutoring” sites like <span>CourseHero, Course Sidekick, StuDocU, Wow Essays, Ivy Panda, Chegg, EduBirdie, Bartleby, Cliff Notes, etc. are </span><strong>not</strong><span> tutoring sites at all. These sites are not interested in your success! </span>These sites often exploit students by recycling their work or using internet sources to provide supposed assistance.</li> <li>Uploading your assignments to can lead to your work being resold without your consent. <a href="https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/understanding-turnitin">Turnitin</a> is the best tool for you to ensure you are avoiding plagiarism in your work.</li> <li>Be cautious of social media groups falsely claiming affiliation with UAGC, such as those named "UAGC Homework Help." These groups may promise access to verified expert tutors but often aim to profit from students by encouraging academic dishonesty.</li> </ul> <div class="group/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn"> <p><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://uagc.instructure.com/users/126656/files/21838282/preview?verifier=XeHGBZw68WZudf13nkOMQKTynFGHQzTZdWb6jcbk" alt="Scammers.png" width="613" height="193" data-api-endpoint="https://uagc.instructure.com/api/v1/users/126656/files/21838282" data-api-returntype="File" /></p> </div> <ul> <li>Sharing your login credentials with anyone, including tutors, violates community standards and jeopardizes your academic standing. UAGC tutors will never ask for your credentials or request to submit work on your behalf. If a student gives their credentials to anyone who steals their work, the student will ultimately be held responsible.</li> </ul> <p>For more information about online tutoring services and what to watch out for, read this article <a class="inline_disabled" href="https://www.uagc.edu/blog/4-things-to-know-about-online-tutoring-services" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4 Things to Know About Online Tutoring Services</a>. </p> <p><a class="inline_disabled" style="color: #013451;" href="https://content.bridgepointeducation.com/curriculum/file/c48fd0d1-f932-4c18-9931-e886636c3609/1/Don%27t%20Get%20Scammed.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="https://ashford.instructure.com/users/1935/files/16599232/preview?verifier=zKO6gR3pchnpCl41akfojDHNmaiyqLec0F62jbCk" alt="Protect from Scams HTML image.png" data-api-endpoint="https://ashford.instructure.com/api/v1/users/1935/files/16599232" data-api-returntype="File" /></a></p> <p> </p>
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