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Don’t Plagiarise it. Remix it!

Academics have been remixing since forever. You cannot move forward without taking from what is already behind you. Yet remixing is different from plagiarising.  Academics reference the work they’re using and explain how they reached the detail they’re presenting. There … Continue reading

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Students, Know Your Rights!

In light of news that a student did not own the copyright to her dissertation, it pays to be aware of your rights. You may be asked to sign away the copyright and ownership of your work when you begin … Continue reading

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Back Away From Pointless Plagiarism

Plagiarism doesn’t always have to be intentional.  It’s unlikely, but certainly possible if you’re not careful. Get your wits about you and give credit where it’s due.  Here are a few ways you can stay on the right side of … Continue reading

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Plagiarism is NOT your friend

[Martin's note: Helpful links at the end of the post.] Desperate times call for desperate measures, right? Wrong. Desperate times call for calm and controlled responses. No matter how difficult the situation is, you are guaranteed to be doing the … Continue reading

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