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Plagiarism in the Economics Profession . Walter Enders and Gary A. Hoover University of Alabama Department of Economics, Finance, and Legal Studies. What is Plagiarism?. The Modern Language Association’s Style Guide
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Plagiarism in the Economics Profession Walter Enders and Gary A. Hoover University of Alabama Department of Economics, Finance, and Legal Studies
What is Plagiarism? • The Modern Language Association’s Style Guide “Using another person’s ideas or expressions in your writing without acknowledging the source constitutes plagiarism.” • Black’s Law Dictionary “the act of appropriating the literary composition of another, or parts or passages of his writings, or the ideas or language of the same, and passing them off as the product of one's own mind.” • The Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary (www.m-w.com) “to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own.”
In a clear case of plagiarism, which of the following are appropriate responses?
Code of Ethics • Many professions have a professional “code of ethics”. Do you think the economics profession would benefit from such a code?
In a Clear Case Of Plagiarism, Which Of the Following Are Appropriate Responses
Code of Ethics • “Clear statement regarding what does and what does not constitute plagiarism; consistent standards across journals/institutions for dealing with plagiarism so that individuals know a) what the consequences are, and b) how to deal with the situation.”