Friend_in_need

"Thanks," says Sam. "I owe you one." You say: [["Don't worry about it!|owe you one]] or [["Yeah, and don't you forget it!|owe you one]]

So you explain the goals of the assignment, in your own words. "OK," says Sam. "That makes way more sense than when the prof explained it. But how did you answer the question?" So you spend a few minutes explaining the main point of your essay, and your approach. You explain what the main sections of your essay are, and tell Sam a bit about what's in each one." "Argh!" Sam says. "You make it sound easy. I thought this course would be a breeze, but it's tougher than I thought! I think I need to actually <i>see</i> what you did. Can you send me your essay so I can take a look?" You pause for a minute, thinking over Sam's request. Do you say: "Sure, I guess that's fine...I'll [[email it to you."|show2]] or "Look, I want to help, but let me just try again to [[explain what I did."|tell2]]

The next morning, Sam messages you. "Oh man. That helped a lot. My essay is basically done. Following your example really helped. I used the same structure you used, and I made basically the same main point." Hmmm.... For this Demo, the story ends here...if this story were about you, would you be worried? If you're an educator who would like to talk more or to see the whole simulation, contact us at: <a href="mailto:info@choicepoint.ca">info@choicepoint.ca</a>

So you email Sam your essay. "Thanks," says Sam. [["I owe you one."|owe you one2]]

"Thanks," says Sam. "That helps. I think I know what I'm doing now." Satisfied at having helped a friend, you close your chat and open Netflix to relax for an hour before bed. A few days later, you message Sam, to ask him how it went. "Not bad," he says. "Your explanation helped. But I also chatted with Amee from our class and she showed me how she had done it. Basically she did it the same way you did. I borrowed some parts of her essay, added some ideas of my own and it all came together. I don't think it's great, but I'll pass for sure LOL." Do you say: "Oh good, I'm [[glad it worked out."|glad it helped2]] or "Did you actually use Amee's words? [[You could get in trouble."|get in trouble]]

The next morning, Sam messages you. "Oh man. That helped a lot. My essay is basically done. Following your example really helped. I used the same structure you used, and added a bunch of my own ideas. I don't think it's amazing, but I'll pass for sure. I think... LOL!" Hmmm.... For this Demo, the story ends here...if this story were about you, would you be worried? If you're an educator who would like to talk more or to see the whole simulation, contact us at: <a href="mailto:info@choicepoint.ca">info@choicepoint.ca</a>

"Relax," says Sam. "I changed lots of words and stuff. It's practically like a new essay." Hmmm.... For this Demo, the story ends here...if this story were about you, would you be worried for your friend Sam? Or for Amee? If you're an educator who would like to talk more or to see the whole simulation, contact us at: <a href="mailto:info@choicepoint.ca">info@choicepoint.ca</a>

A week later, Sam messages you. "OMG, I just got this email...from the Associate Dean. The prof says I plagiarized my essay. I have to go to this meeting with the prof and some other university person to talk about it. The meeting is next week." Hmmm.... For this Demo, the story ends here...if this story were about you, would you be worried for Sam? If you're an educator who would like to talk more or to see the whole simulation, contact us at: <a href="mailto:info@choicepoint.ca">info@choicepoint.ca</a>

It has been a tough term, for everyone. As the pandemic wears on, this online learning has become a drag. But at least you've been enjoying your class with Professor MacSweeney. The assignments are tough, but the readings are relatively interesting. And you're glad that, during the term, you’ve made friends with someone in the class. His name is Sam, and you've been chatting quite a bit. It's Saturday evening, now, and you've finally finished your first essay, and -- a miracle! -- you actually finished it a day early. You text Sam to check how he's doing on the essay. "Brutal," says Sam. "I can't seem to get started on it. I don't get the point, so I don't know where to start." "Hey," Sam says. "Can I see yours? If I can just see how you structured your essay, I'll understand better and then I'll be fine. Do you say: "Sure, I'll [[email it to you."|show]] or "How about I just [[explain to you what I did."|tell]]