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is that their services are not dishonest because what they provide is intended only as reference material; the student is expected to use the essay in order to guide his or her own research and draft an original essay. Frankly, it's nothing short of self-delusion to expect that a student would buy an essay and then simply keep it as a reference tool while writing an original paper. But beyond that, purchasing someone else's research is still cheating. An essay grade reflects all the skills that went into its creation, including research, organization and writing. If a student "outsources" any part of the essay, he or she is claiming credit for work done by someone else, and that is dishonest.

Ultimately, whichever side you take in this debate, the reality is that the overwhelming majority of universities consider the use of professional essay writers to be academic fraud. It's not enough to simply know certain material as a student; you must be able to present your knowledge coherently. If you need to rely on a hired professional to guide your research, frame your arguments and craft your sentences, then perhaps you should leave school entirely and simply fund that professional's college degree, since all you're really demonstrating is your ability to hire someone who has the skills you are supposed to be developing yourself.

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