An SBS Chinese investigation has delved into the lives of two ghostwriters, who enjoy consistent work and steady incomes despite Australia’s anti-cheating laws that make it illegal to provide or promote such services to students at Australian universities.
Highlights
- Contract cheating companies claim they provide high-quality essay writing services.
- SBS Chinese found that ghostwriter credentials are rarely reviewed before they are hired by contract cheating firms.
- Ghostwriters say they don’t fear for their jobs despite Australia targeting them and their employers.
Her account on the Chinese social messaging app WeChat pings constantly.
Charles* is a member of a handful of group chats with different companies, some containing dozens of ghostwriters like her.
They receive requests to write assignments on behalf of paying students – an act often referred to as contract cheating.
From scrolling through assignment details, she’ll often find and choose tasks unrelated to her expertise.
“I see a lot of different subjects that look interesting, such as criminology, history and geography.”
Charles will accept a task within half an hour, which is the usual time it takes for a job to be snapped up by a ghostwriter.
She’s discovered that quick responses and her ad hoc work style contribute to her lucrative income.
‘I’m a money-making machine’
Charles was first introduced to ghostwriting during her undergraduate years in mainland China, before continuing the side hustle throughout...
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