Discussion Post:

Study and read what your text has to say about plagiarism on pages 351 and 355-359. 

Discuss the following questions from page 357 of your text:

1. What are the main approaches to student plagiarism on many college campuses?

2. According to Blum, why do traditional methods of trying to prevent plagiarism often fail?

3. How have our notions of originality in college writing changed since the 1960's and 1970's and why?

4. What solution(s) does Blum offers for dealing with student plagiarism?

 
  Remember to write at least 300 words and to cite sources.