Bigs Quote by Paul Eldridge
“Authors hide their big thefts by putting small ones between quotation marks.”
About This Quote
Authors conceal major plagiarism by disguising it with minor quoted material.
In simple terms: Big theft hidden by small quotes.
Key Takeaway
Scrutinize source material.
Themes
ethics
literature
plagiarism
integrity
Mood
critical
investigative
Type
literary
analytical
When to use this quote
- academic writing
- publishing
- editing
- research
Key Concepts
authorship authenticity
literary criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can readers detect subtle plagiarism?
- What responsibilities do editors have to uncover it?
A Different Perspective
Not all hidden theft is obvious.
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