Abstract
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Table of Contents
1. Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1. Introduction to the Problem
1.2. Background, Context, History, and Conceptual Framework for the Problem
1.3. Statement of the Problem
1.4. Purpose of the Study
1.5. Research Questions
1.6. Rationale, Relevance, and Significance of the Study
2. Chapter 2: Literature Review
2.1. The Problem Statement
2.2. Conceptual and Theoretical Frameworks
2.2.1. Social Constructivism: Conceptual Framework
2.2.2. Social Cognitive Theory: Theoretical Framework
2.2.3. Applying Both Lenses to Academic Dishonesty
2.3. Academic Dishonesty: Who, Why, and How it Happens
2.4. Social Groups, Academic Groups, and Other Activities
2.5. Plagiarizing in Mathematics
2.6. Review of Methods
2.7. Synthesis of Research Findings
2.8. Critique of Previous Research
2.9. Purpose and Design
2.10. Research Population and Sampling Method
2.11. Identification of Attributes
2.12. Data Analysis Procedures
2.13. Limitations and Delimitations of the Research Design
2.14. Expected Findings for Research Question 1
2.15. Expected Findings for Research Question 2
2.16. Ethical Issues of the Study
4. Chapter 4: Data Analysis and Results
4.1. Description of the Sample
4.2. Summary of the Findings
4.3. Presentation of Data and Results
4.3.1. Why students use digital applications and websites
4.3.2. Digital applications and websites used by students
4.3.3. Justification for using digital applications and websites
4.3.4. Definition of plagiarism in mathematics
5. Chapter 5: Discussion and Conclusion
5.1. Summary of the Results
5.2. Learning the Processing and/or Filling Gaps
5.3. The Question of Plagiarism
5.4. Other Emerging Themes
5.5. Discussion of Results
5.5.1. Digital Applications or Websites Used by Students
5.5.2. Why and How Participants Use Digital Applications
5.5.3. Unavailability of the Instructor
5.5.4. Checking Answers and Building Confidence
5.5.5. Continued Usage
5.5.6. Definition of Plagiarism
5.6. Discussion of the Study’s Results and the Literature
5.7. Limitations of the Study
5.8. The Implication of the Results for Practice, Policy, and Theory
5.8.1. Implications for Practice
5.8.2. Implications for Policy
5.8.3. Implications for Theory
5.9. Recommendation for Further Research
Appendix A: Consent Form
Appendix C: Interview Questions
Appendix D: Portion of Quote Spreadsheet
Appendix E: Composite Textural-Structural Description
Appendix F: Statement of Original Work
List of Tables
List of Figures
