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Is nothing sacred, plagiarists?

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by BertoltBrecht, Feb 10, 2008.

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  1. BertoltBrecht

    BertoltBrecht Member

    Texas Tech student columnist plagiarizes article on plagiarism. He's since been fired, here's the story on the termination:

    http://media.www.dailytoreador.com/media/storage/paper870/news/2008/02/05/Opinions/Dt.Columnist.Fired.For.Plagiarism-3187801.shtml
     
    BertoltBrecht, Feb 10, 2008
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  2. Write-brained

    Write-brained Guest

    Re: Is nothing sacred plagiarists?

    I think you need a comma or a 'to' in the hed

    PS. What a dumbass.
     
    Write-brained, Feb 10, 2008
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  3. Hammer Pants

    Hammer Pants Active Member

    Re: Is nothing sacred plagiarists?

    In no way, shape or form should the phrase "no way, shape or form" ever appear in print, unless it's a quote, and it better be a great quote.
     
    Hammer Pants, Feb 10, 2008
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  4. Write-brained

    Write-brained Guest

    Re: Is nothing sacred plagiarists?

    One of the stories he stole was "Plagiarism is not a sin." You think he figured the author just wouldn't care?
     
    Write-brained, Feb 10, 2008
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  5. Hammer Pants

    Hammer Pants Active Member

    Re: Is nothing sacred plagiarists?

    In no way, shape or form should be care, or he would be a hypocrite in dealing with a very serious problem in our society.

    God bless you, college paper people. I miss the days...
     
    Hammer Pants, Feb 10, 2008
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  6. fishwrapper

    fishwrapper Active Member

    Re: Is nothing sacred plagiarists?

    I laughed.
     
    fishwrapper, Feb 10, 2008
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  7. Chi City 81

    Chi City 81 Guest

    Maybe he was being ironical?
     
    Chi City 81, Feb 10, 2008
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  8. forever_town

    forever_town Well-Known Member

    Like the good advice that he just didn't take.

    Moran!
     
    forever_town, Feb 10, 2008
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  9. spud

    spud Member

    Judging by a few of his columns, I don't think the paper lost much from his transgression. Aside from a smidge of integrity.
     
    spud, Feb 10, 2008
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  10. BYH

    BYH Active Member

    He'd waited his whole damn life to copy that column. And as he got fired, he thought, well isn't this nice?
     
    BYH, Feb 10, 2008
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  11. BertoltBrecht

    BertoltBrecht Member

    I've been on this forum for a short time and this is the second thread I've seen that has been Alanis-jacked.
     
    BertoltBrecht, Feb 10, 2008
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  12. Write-brained

    Write-brained Guest

    Twice just this week ... try being on here a year, it gets REALLY old by then ...
     
    Write-brained, Feb 10, 2008
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