“In an academic context we show respect for the work of others and demonstrate our professionalism by being honest, trustworthy and acting with fairness, respect and responsibility.” (Flinders University) Academic integrity is also the backbone of learning. Your growth in school reflects your growth as a person. The more you learn, the more you discover more about yourself as a person. If you are consistently academically dishonest, you are depriving yourself of the opportunity to learn more about yourself. At best, cheating leads to further indecisiveness about any situation where honesty is expected. When your teacher gives you a test or homework, an agreement is made that you will take it honestly