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5 Common Excuses for Plagiarism

  
  
  
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We’ve covered a vast array of plagiarism in the news, ranging from cases in politics, research, journalism and academia.  

Even the Best Can Fall to Plagiarism

  
  
  
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Even as the Internet muddies the distinction between what is journalism and what is not, we have historically expected the highest standard of ethics from our established news providers.

It is for this reason that growing instances of misconduct from our favorite newspapers and star reporters is so disconcerting. 

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A New Age of Curation in Journalism

  
  
  
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Mashable.com published a very interesting article on the growing phenomenon of journalistic curation.  A curator is someone who acts as a medium between journalists / publications and readers. 

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Fighting Global Diversity – The Evolution of Plagiarism Software

  
  
  
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Everyday, plagiarism is becoming a more frequent subject in the news.  The New York Times recently published a very interesting article that examines the current state of plagiarism in the world today. 

How Many Fake Universities Are There Online?

  
  
  
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Welcome to the University of Redwood, “one of the nation’s most prominent institutions of liberal arts and sciences.” On first appearance, this university would presumably be located amongst the towering Redwood trees of Northern California, much like UC Berkeley.

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