The article “Young Writer With a Following Admits Fabricating Dylan Quotes in Book” describes the situation of Jonah Lehrer, a writer who violated expectations regarding the integrity of his work.
Expectations for writers can vary from one context to another. We have been studying how to use sources effectively & thoroughly, without confirmation bias, as well as how to use sources without inadvertent plagiaris m in a research paper. In this discussion, we will explore how the expectations for college research writing are similar and/or different from expectations in other writing contexts.
Initial post (by Wednesday):
Respond to the following in 1-2 paragraphs.
- Summarize the expectations for the use of sources in a college research paper, as you understand them, and as we have discussed in our class this term.
- In what ways are these expectations similar to or different from expectations you have observed in other contexts, such as in your workplace, the media, or personal/journalistic writing? You might use observations from your reading about Jonah Lehrer in addition to personal experience in your response.
Guided response (by Saturday, before classtime):
Respond to at least one of your classmates. Are there areas in which your understanding differs from theirs? What can you add to their observations?
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