A large number of college evaluation exercises employ the use of various college papers to assess the students’ ability to learn and grasp whatever is delivered within the curriculum. There are ...

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Blue Macellari wrote the term paper back in 1999 while studying abroad, so the Duke University graduate student didn't understand why it was on the Internet -- or why it was for sale.

At least 17 states ban the sale of term papers, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Dating back to the 1970s, the laws generally target those who sell student work, be it term ...