Apparently these days they do research into research. Fair enough. In Australia, we charge tax on taxes, victimise victims, and lots of other amusingly repetitive-sounding fun.
Not only that, but some bastard has been plagiarising! Naughty boy! It’s because of filthy cheats like him that I have to wade through 15 pages of “Plagiarism Policy” at work, uni and home. (“Oh wow, you would not believe the dream I had last night.” “Pat before you tell me, remember the plagiarism policy. You’re not allowed to have dreams that are the same as TV shows.”)
So plagiarism is apparently a huge problem, understated by all accounts. In fact, plagiarism is so prevalent that someone will plagiarise an article about plagiarism! What will we do about it? Read More »