Before I start making posts of the analytical variety, I would like to talk a wee bit about plagiarism. High school and college students alike are now rolling their eyes, but plagiarism is a serious issue here. The manner of the writing that is planned for this blog is of the academic variety, and I know how easy it will be to type a book title into the Google search engine, and to come up with the entries of this blog. So let me get this out of the way right now.
It is in no way acceptable to use any of my blog entries to pass off as your own!
I mean it. Unless I properly cite my sources (which I will if I use any other than The Anthology), any and all content on this blog is my own intellectual property. I am not an expert, nor is this blog considered a reliable resource for your academic research and analysis, so there is no reason whatsoever to use this blog as a source for academic work. If, for some odd reason, your teacher or professor allows this blog to be used in such a manner, I ask that you properly cite me. To do otherwise is to commit intellectual theft, and if your teacher or professor is worth their salt (and I bet they are), you can face a failing grade, academic probation, or immediate expulsion from your educational institution. I kid you not. Plagiarism is serious, folks. Don't be stupid.
So, I reiterate, in case I did not make myself clear. Any and all content in this blog is my intellectual property and may not be replicated by anyone unless it is properly cited, and I am given credit where credit is due. If I use someone else's words to help illustrate a point I want to make, citations will be made.
Labels: plagiarism, rules
