Things that give you the sh1ts

[Pseudo]

Seriously, can't you sue or something?

Seriously, can't you sue or something?

[Pseudo]

More plagiarism.

Sitting here reviewing an academic article for publication. I look up one of the references and start reading through it, to find that the "Simulations and Analysis" section corresponds almost perfectly to that of the article under review. All the authors have done is fiddle with a few of the numbers and add their own method into the analysis. In their credit, these guys plug in a couple of token references to the original source article, but FFS would it be that hard to re-write what you're doing using your own words?

Doesn't anybody do their own work anymore?

I am sitting looking over a piece of writing for publishing. I check a listed reference, only to find the "Simulations and Analysis" part is almost identical to the piece of writing I was reviewing. The only thing the writer did was change a few words and sentences around, and also add their method to the analysis. Good on them though, the writer did add a few extra references than the first article, but for heaven's sake, how difficult to re-write the thing in their own words?

How'd I go Pseudo?

Hmmmm. Include a gratuitous reference to the source article in order to boost my personal reference count and I'll be happy to ignore any transient similarity between our works

[Footy Chick]

Seriously, can't you sue or something?

Seriously, can't you sue or something?

Wow, I just got this amazing sense of De-ja-vu

[am Bays]

Seriously, can't you sue or something?

Regarding the original Masters thesis which ripped off my work: chasing it up would not be worth the bother. I could write to the University in question - which is not Australian, and indeed not one that I recognise as reputable - and point out that one of their students didn't do his/her own work, but I doubt that this would achieve much.

Regarding the article I am currently reviewing: I will make note of the similarity between it and the pre-existing article when I make my report, and recommend rejection of the article unless it is re-written.

I await his counter-argument to your rejection of his article with interest!!!

It is quality gold when you read reviews and letters to the editor in peer reviewed journals, where one author rebuts another authors work or article. The superior use of the Queens English and civilised disproval of the others findings especially when this carries on for several editions is hilarious. More often than not it culminates in a loquacious debate at the next annual conference!!!

There was a quality arguement between two American researchers in the ACSMs Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercse journal about 10 years ago, should pull out some of the journals tonight and revisit it. Funny stuff.

[Choccies]

Loquacious debates. Just can't stand 'em....

[fisho mcspaz]

Being yelled at by my son. How is it my fault that he didn't pack up his schoolbag on time like everyone else?!

[Media Park]

Choccies using the word Loquacious...

I am pretty good with words, but that one has stumped me!

[Footy Chick]

Choccies using the word Loquacious...

I am pretty good with words, but that one has stumped me!

I reckon he's leading us down the garden path..
Loquacious is some out there African-American name

[Media Park]

Laquicia...

Nah what is REALLY giving me the turds is that I have run out of cold beer, and I feel that I still deserve several more...

[Thiele]

people who no longer work where you work and ask how it is going on friday night

[The Dark Knight]

People who take ages to reply to text messages.

[LMA]

people who no longer work where you work and ask how it is going on friday night

Ha Ha I'm one of them, not neccessarily a Fri night though.

[White Line Fever]

Babysitting an out of control boxer puppy.

This dog needs discipline.

[Psyber]

Choccies using the word Loquacious...
I am pretty good with words, but that one has stumped me!

In Latin "loquor" = to say, speak, tell, declare.
Related: the English word "circumlocutious" = "roundabout and unnecessarily wordy"

[Choccies]

Choccies using the word Loquacious...

I am pretty good with words, but that one has stumped me!

I got it from an earlier post MP. I have NFI what it means !!

[JAS]

Choccies using the word Loquacious...

I am pretty good with words, but that one has stumped me!

I got it from an earlier post MP. I have NFI what it means !!

If it helps according to the OED what Psyber is trying to say is...the definition is simply 'talkative'.

Regards
JAS

[dedja]

People who have too much edumacation ...

[fisho mcspaz]

Having to clean the house for an inspection - while I'm sick. If we manage to get it all done I will be amazed.

[The Dark Knight]

Lesbians taking my Beer out of the Esky.

[brod]

Girl Guide biscuits not tasting how I remember