Tag: Wikipedia plagiarism
Leona Whitcombe
Legal and Ethical Risks of Copying Wikipedia Text in News Articles
Copying Wikipedia text into news articles may seem harmless, but it carries real legal and ethical risks. Journalists who do this risk copyright violations, loss of credibility, and even lawsuits. Here's how to use Wikipedia safely-and why you shouldn't treat it as a source.
Leona Whitcombe
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism When Using Wikipedia
Using Wikipedia in academic work can lead to plagiarism if you cite it directly or paraphrase without attribution. Learn how to use it responsibly as a research tool-not a source-and how to find credible alternatives for your papers.
