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Plagiarism and scientific writing: a personal commentary
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Tamil Nadu Government Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, India. salivaryduct@yahoo.co.uk
Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry
|November 7, 2012
Summary
This study clarifies plagiarism by differentiating between intentional and unintentional acts. It addresses the lack of expert consensus on what constitutes plagiarism and intent.
Area of Science:
- Academic Integrity
- Research Ethics
Background:
- Plagiarism is a persistent issue in academic and research settings.
- Existing literature lacks clear definitions and consensus on what constitutes plagiarism.
- The distinction between intentional and unintentional plagiarism remains ambiguous.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss critical issues surrounding plagiarism.
- To differentiate between intentional and unintentional plagiarism.
- To contribute to a clearer understanding of plagiarism in scholarly work.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing papers on plagiarism.
- Conceptual analysis of plagiarism definitions.
- Discussion of intent in plagiarism cases.
Main Results:
- Identified ambiguity in current definitions of plagiarism.
- Highlighted the lack of consensus among experts regarding plagiarism criteria.
- Proposed a distinction between intentional and unintentional plagiarism.
Conclusions:
- Clearer definitions are needed to address plagiarism effectively.
- Distinguishing intent is crucial for accurate plagiarism assessment.
- Further consensus building is required in the field of academic integrity.
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