effectiveness of honor codes (sources C‚ D). Honor codes can be defined as a set of rules implemented in a school that are based around morals that define both acceptable and unacceptable behaviors. While many feel as though such guidelines are necessary in maintaining a schools’ dignity‚ others believe that honor codes are impossible to enforce. Honor codes should not be enforced because they are too harsh‚ unrealistic‚ and put innocent students in uncomfortable social situations. Honor codes are extreme
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The Honor Code “An anonymous author stated that he has learned‚ when people honor each other‚ there is a trust established that leads to interdependence‚ and a deep respect for each other.” (Unknown) This quote gives an exact definition on the importance of an honor code for schools and how students should honor their school‚ fellow classmates‚ and most importantly their faculty. Honor codes exemplify a well-established atmosphere where faculties of a school reassure themselves and parents that
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believe the purpose of the honor council and the honor code is to establish guidelines for the students by the students. If the honor code was manufactured solely by teachers‚ students would see it simply as another rule set by teachers. If established and created by students‚ I believe the code is more relatable and easier to obey. Having students in the position of making and enforcing the rules allows them to use their own personal experience and opinions. This allows the code and rules to be more specifically
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understanding Homer’s input of emotion on the battlefield of Troy. Achilles creates this emotion throughout the epic. He shows his anger in three ways. First‚ he leaves command with his soldiers. Second‚ he curses the Greeks. And finally he kills Hektor to avenge Patroklos. He is justified in revenge because Agamemnon dishonored him by taking his concubine. He has a right to get revenge and reclaim his honor because he is a superior fighter. Achilles‚ however‚ was taken over by anger and acts dishonorably
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include creating an honor code‚ forms of punishment‚ and possibly a computer-integrated classroom. The terms by which an honor code are defined as are (taken from the article titled A Question of Honor)‚ " something that defines ethical academic conduct with the expectation that students will monitor their peers‚ report violations‚ and mete out penalties." An honor code needs to be created by the student body in order to be carried out successfully. By enforcing an honor code‚ there is a creation
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Homer Response Prompt Achilles criticizes the “heroic code” in the Iliad. Achilles has an unusual double fate: he knows that if he goes home from Troy‚ he will have a long life without glory. If he stays‚ he will win great glory but his life will be cut short. One measure of the extraordinary experience Achilles is going through emerges from his refusal to abide by the customary rules of status‚ when he rejects Agamemnon’s offer in Book Nine. Both characters in the myth are fighting because Agamemnon
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The book that I have been hooked on ever since SSR started has been Code of Honor by Alan Gratz. Generally I am not a huge reader‚ but this book has grabbed my attention with its dramatic suspense and constant action. This book is written in first person‚ and in present day. The setting is primarily set in Phoenix‚ Arizona. This story is based around the main protagonist‚ Kamran Smith. He has everything going for him; winning the big football game and scoring five touchdowns‚ becoming the homecoming
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11/28/12 HIST485 Honor-Shame Code in The Tale of Heike In The Tale of Heike‚ the way in which the Japanese viewed defeat and dying is revealed to the reader through various incidents covered during the time of the novel. To be defeated was shameful but to prevail was a way to gain respect and honor. The accounts in Heike tell us that one could defeat an opponent by exiling him‚ insulting him‚ or even taking revenge upon him. Because being defeated was shameful‚ warriors would kill themselves
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an honor code should be introduced in Hotchkiss. An Honor Code is a great thing to have for students. It is a code where students are expected to not cheat and report others for cheating. It is a great thing to have for students because it holds them up to certain standards and shows what is expected of them. Having an honor code for Hotchkiss would improve the quality and integrity of its students. It isn’t just enough having an honor code‚ it must be maintained and enforced. An honor code
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more than their education. Honor codes are simply a piece of paper that you sign to vow to not cheat‚ plagiarize‚ or steal. That doesn’t exactly mean that a cheater is going to change his ways. (Source C) Teachers and professors should be able to tell the rules to the students at the beginning of the school year and if they choose to not follow them then they will suffer the consequences. Having cameras in the classrooms would be much more helpful than pledging honor codes. Sadly‚ there are not only
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