Cob: Caution

[muses]

Its getting to the point Im afraid to post to this list.  Are feathers so
ruffled?  Why?

As far as quoting goes, the only time that is necessary is when origional
text, art or ideas  is being referenced.  This is not an accurate use in the
case of refering someone to a url. the point of this list is to help each
other locate info for cob related issues.  Perhaps a quick reference to
netiquitte is in order?

here is the average attitude on it, from a student perspective. the courts
are also busy with this issed when it is founded. But it MUST be founded
first.

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PLAGIARISM

Plagiarism is an extremely serious offense. It is lying, cheating, and/or
stealing. The maximum penalty is expulsion from the University (USM Student
Conduct Code, III.A.1).

To plagiarize is to steal and use (the ideas or writings of another) as
one's own (American Heritage Dictionary, 1973:1001). Legally, plagiarism has
been defined as the act of appropriating the literary composition of
another, or parts or passages of his/her writings, or language of the same,
and passing them off as the product of one's own mind (O=Rourke v. RKO Radio
Pictures: 483). The student should note that neither of these definitions
includes intention or motivation--it is the act itself which constitutes
plagiarism. Ignorance, naiveté or sloppiness is no excuse.

Put another way, the act of plagiarism is a form of theft (taking of ideas)
and a form of fraud (misrepresentation). You should remember that ideas and
creativity are as valuable as tangible property. Simply put, the rule is to
give credit where credit is due.

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full text available here
http://www.usm.maine.edu/~kuzma/Ideologies/Plagerism.html