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What are three examples of academic dishonesty? Types of Academic Dishonesty Cheating; Bribery; Misrepresentation; Conspiracy; Fabrication; Collusion; Duplicate Submission; Academic Misconduct; What is ethics and integrity in sport? The National Integrity of Sport Unit defines sports integrity as: The manifestation of the ethics and values which promote community confidence in sports, including: fair and honest…

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How can we spoil our Neighbourhood essay? Rolling hills lay before me that undulate until they crash into golden purple mountains. Oh how they are covered in spectacular fauna, ever blooming foliage, and trees that are heavy with pungent fruit. But, we are spoiling our neighborhood. We are making it dirty by throwing wastes here…

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Do rats hate vinegar? Vinegar is one of the smells that rats do not like, and as it is a natural repellent, some folks prefer using it instead of attacking the problem with traps or poison. The best thing you can do to deter rats is to seal up any rat entry points that may…

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What is SSAT used for? SSAT stands for the Secondary School Admissions Test, and it’s used for admission to private middle schools and high schools. If you’re looking to attend an elite private middle or high school, this is a test you’ll need to do well on. What type of math is on the SSAT?…

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What does it mean when everything tastes bad? What is bad taste? Bad taste, also known as dysgeusia, is a common symptom of gastrointestinal reflux disease, salivary gland infection (parotitis), sinusitis, poor dental hygiene, and can even be the result of taking certain medicines. How does temperature affect Flavour? Because the effect of temperature is…

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How is algebra used in daily life? Every time you need to problem solve a situation that involves money, time, distance, perimeter of a fence or skate ramp, volume of something, comparing prices when you shop, rent something – cost versus time, other situations you are using algebra. Does math exercise the brain? Mental arithmetic…

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Did a black person invent the toilet? In 1874, Latimer co-patented (with Charles M. Brown) an improved toilet system for railroad cars called the Water Closet for Railroad Cars (U.S. Patent 147,363). Why is World Toilet Day important? World Toilet Day seeks to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis and help achieve Sustainable…

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Why does my breath smell like fart? Bacteria build-up in mouth due to poor oral hygiene. Ever wonder why bad breath can smell like butt? Well, it’s because your bad breath is the collective “fart” of millions of bacteria in your mouth. Why does my breath smell bad even after I brush? Clean your tongue:…

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How do you get your taste back from a sinus infection? Taste may return if you get moisture back into your mouth and avoid medications that cause these types of problems. Artificial saliva products also can help in some cases. Sometimes waiting for a cold to go away will help get taste to return. Why…

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How do you evaluate a rubric? Questions to ask when evaluating a rubric include: Does the rubric relate to the outcome(s) being measured? Does it cover important criteria for student performance? Does the top end of the rubric reflect excellence? Are the criteria and scales well-defined? Can the rubric be applied consistently by different scorers?…

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