Uncovering Telkom University Students' Perceptions of Academic Cheating

Behind assignments and academic grades lies a major challenge that tests students’ integrity: the phenomenon of academic ghostwriting. Based on a survey of 35 Telkom University students and alumni, this article reveals how social media has become a channel for offering ghostwriting services, as well as how academic pressure and time management contribute to this trend. So, how does this practice affect academic fairness and integrity? What can students and the university do to address it? Read on to find out why academic integrity is essential for building a generation that is honest, competent, and responsible!