Episode 99 • • 12:45 - 16:34
99: Dandelion Wine
Professional Writing Hazards, Plagiarism and Misattribution Anecdotes
The hosts discuss the technical risks of accidental plagiarism in professional writing, such as misidentifying old notes as original thoughts. An anecdote is shared regarding a reporter for The Scotsman who allegedly plagiarized Matt Cottle's Gamesweasel blog for six months. They conclude that while freelancers can be difficult to track, reputable papers usually fire columnists caught in such scandals.