What can I say to my classmate who posted this below?

Question

In Chapter 51, a few examples of sources that need to be acknowledged are direct quotes, arguable statements, opinions, photographs, videos, and mainly just anything that you did not create or help create. When using other peoples work it is very important to cite the work because then you would be taking credit for someone elses hard work and time. The only time it is acceptable for you to not acknowledge the sources is when it is information that most people already know like " the sky is blue", or just really anthing that is common sense or the majority of people know. However in chapter 51 it did suprise me when you do not have to cite well known quotations because yes it is well known but still it is not your words so you should still cite it.

For Chapter 54, I would not consider it plagiarism if someone forgot to get a citation. We are all humans and we all make mistakes, I would personally just let someone know later if you forgot to cite your sources. That way you would not be held accountable for plagiarism. Now getting the information in a citation incorrect would really just show that the person did not do enough researching and just did not try his or her hardest to find the correct information. In my opinion just try your best on everything you write, and just make sure you have the right information before you cite your work and always use your own word.

Answer 1

Your classmate made some insightful points about the importance of citing sources and the nuances of plagiarism. You might respond with something like this:

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"Great analysis of Chapters 51 and 54! I completely agree that acknowledging the hard work of others is essential, and it’s fascinating how even well-known quotes can blur the lines of citation. Your perspective on human error in citations is refreshing. Mistakes happen, and it’s important to approach them with understanding rather than harsh judgment. That being said, I think it’s also a good practice to develop a habit of meticulous citation to minimize those errors. What do you think are some useful strategies we can implement to make sure we’re accurately citing our sources?"

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This engages with their ideas while encouraging a more in-depth discussion about effective citation practices.