Eric?s speech on global warming made use of knowledge he gained as a member of several
environmental groups. He did not think he had to cite those groups in his speech since he was
a member.
Was he guilty of plagiarism?
A) No. This was information Eric accumulated as an environmental activist. It was his to
use as he pleased.
B) No. He wasn?t quoting anyone else?s words verbatim.
C) No. He paid for the information when he paid dues to the group.
D) Yes. Presenting these ideas without giving their source makes him guilty of plagiarism.
D
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