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Online Writing Services: How to Know If It Is Not Cheating
Searching the internet, one could find many websites discussing online writing services. The main point of discussion can be related to the question whether the usage of online writing services can be considered cheating or not. In that regard, this article will try to answer such question, stating that using online writing services is not cheating, but rather a legitimate assistance.
Why Online Writing Services?
First of all, answering the question of the nature of online writing services, one should try to identify the main reasons for turning into such services. Mainly, the reasons revolve around aspects such as the following:
- Not having enough time, e.g. two jobs, raising a family, etc.
- Insufficient research skills, e.g. difficulty in finding credible resources.
- Formatting problems, e.g. the specifics of different formats, confusion in citation rules, etc.
- Laziness.
It can be stated that students need assistance, specifically if there are time constraints and large dependency on the grades to be received. In that regard, the role of online writing services is to provide such assistance on a paid basis to the students.
Assistance or Cheating
Everyone turning to online writing services should acknowledge that the way they use the provided assistance will define whether it was cheating or not. If we ask the tutor for help, saying that we do not have the necessary skills to research independently, or cannot find suitable resources, he/she will most likely give you a few suggestions and hints. Accordingly, the help provided by online writing services can be considered as hints or suggestion, only in written form, and on a paid basis.
The product students receive from online writing services is an accumulated and concentrated portion of knowledge. This knowledge can help students write their own assignments, which they do not have time to research. The point is not to blame online writing services for giving help, but blame the students for using it the wrong way. After all, if someone fixed your car, he/she cannot be blamed for what you do with it afterwards. The same goes to online writing services.