Obtaining a doctoral degree has been a very challenging path. It requires many hours of researching topics of interest. Along with research comes the synthesis of ideas that create your own thought. But is it... I appreciated a podcast I listened to regarding the protection of private works, personal writings etc. There is the need for respect of others works but collectively to engage in the process of synthesis it is difficult to be 100% original. It is based on other's works.
When Malcolme Gladwell reflects within this pod cast from the National Radio Broadcast that it was once considered flattery when someone used your work to progress knowledge but now it is termed plagiarism. The discussion on Shakespeare borrowing from other's writings was a revelation. The concept of using existing knowledge ie. other's works to further knowledge seems plausible.
However, the bottom line expectation that you provide credit to that knowledge seems reasonable and practical. So....just learn how to reference other's works when writing. Don't get caught in a plagiarism trap. Someday you will generate the idea that led to new knowledge and others will credit your work.
Podcast can be viewed by going to podcast and searching plagiarism. I couldn't link, sorry.
Yes, graduate degrees come with a huge writing load and there is a fine line when it comes to plagiarism. I have enjoyed reading your blog, well done, I hope you get to apply what you have learned in this class in your school and professional practice. Nice job! Happy Holidays!
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