Have a term paper you don't have time to write? Do a simple Google search, and you'll find dozens of companies that will sell you their essay writing services! The sites brag that these papers are all "original," and therefore there's no way a professor could track down the paper using plagiarism detection software. They also justify their services by claiming that they provide "sample" papers that students purchase for guidance. Uh-huh.
There are many good reasons to avoid plagiarism and refrain from academic dishonesty. But just in case you need a good reason to refran from using essay writing services, here you go:
Many essay writing services are frauds. Several websites have popped up to expose fraudulent essay writing services. For starters, check out EssayScam.org.
Some essay writing services are "honest," so to speak. These sites employ educated writers to write papers that may earn students a decent grade. As a freelance writer, I see help wanted ads in search of "academic writers" all the time. If I didn't have a shred of morals, I could make money writing for these services.
But here's the thing: many of these services are bogus. They hire incompetent writers to write papers that are garbage, and then ignore customer complaints and demand for refunds. In fact, many of these services employ offshore labor. Companies hire writers in impoverished countries who may only speak English as a second language.
If you're feeling freaked out about a fast approaching deadline, an easy way out may suddenly sound tempting. But deep down, most students are honorable and know better. Here's just one more reason why you should write your own papers.