TABLE OF CONTENTS

DECLARATION

APPROVAL

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS V

CHAPTER ONE 1

1.0 INTRODUCTION 1

1.1 Background of the study 1

1.2 Statement of the Problem 3

1.3 Objectives of the Study 4

1.3.1 General Objective 4

1.3.2 Specific objectives 4

1.4 Research Questions 5

1.5 Scope of the study 5

1.5.1 Theoretical scope 5

1.5.2 Time scope 5

1.5.3 Geographical scope s

1.6 Significance of study s

1.7 Conclusion 6

CHAPTER TWO~ 7

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 7

2.0 Introduction 7

2.1 The concept of Academic Dishonesty! Plagiarism 7

2.2 Types of Academic Dishonesty 7

2.3Theoretical Framework 10

2.3 Conceptual framework 10

2.4 Discussion of conceptual framework 11

2.4.lPeer pressure 11

2.4.2 Secondly, home environment Ii

2.4.3 The third factor is learners’ learning styles 11

2.4.4 Fourth, there is a school environment 11

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2.4.5 Educational anxiety .12

2.5 Conclusion 12

CHAPTER THREE 13

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 13

3.0 Introduction 13

3.1 Research Design 13

3.2 Subjects and Sampling Techniques 13

3.3 Research Instruments 13

3.4 Procedures of Collecting Data 14

3.5 Methods of data Analysis 14

3.6 Ethical Considerations 14

3.7 Conclusion of chapter three 14

CHAPTER FOUR 15

DISCUSSION OF THE FINDINGS Is

4.0 Introduction 15

4.1. Validation of the instrument 15

4.2. Analysis of the questioner- responses 15

4.2.1. Analysis of Demographic Characteristics 15

4.2.2 Analysis of Research-questions 16

4.2.2.1 Internal-factors that may influence cheating 16

4.2.2.3 Cheating-Behavior Experienced 25

4.3 Conclusion of chapter four 26

CHAPTER FIVE 27

CONCLUSION, DISCUSSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 27

5.0 Introduction 27

5.1 Conclusion 27

5.2. Discussion of the study-findings 27

5.3 Reflection on the consequences of the core-findings of the study on the educational

institutions 29

5.4 Motives behind cheating 30