Avoiding plagiarism and launching the Regret Facebook page
First, a bit of news: I launched a Regret the Error Facebook page yesterday. It aggregates posts from the site, the What I’m Reading Links over to the right, and my weekly columns for Columbia Journalism Review. Of course, it’s also a place for discussion and sharing links. Go here to check it out and become a fan. I hope to see you there.
I’m also hoping you can help me with an upcoming column for CJR. Last week, I wrote about plagiarism. I examined why news organizations don’t use plagiarism detection services to weed out thieves. For this Friday’s column, I’m offering a range of advice to help writers avoid accidental plagiarism, and to help editors spot a thief or fabulist. I’d appreciate receiving any tips you have. For credit, of course!
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