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This is a graded discussion: $4\mathrm{.}33$ points possible

Week $1$: Discussion Board Question $1$

Questions:

DQ $1\mathrm{.}1$: Review the New York Times articles on Senator John Walsh and Buzz Feed's staff writer, Benny Johnson, in your assigned readings for week #$1.$ Identify and summarize the key allegations of plagiarism against Senator Walsh and Mr$.$ Johnson. In addition, discuss why the $96$ footnotes Senator Walsh included in this thesis are allegedly insufficient to avoid a charge of plagiarism. Moreover, if the plagiarism allegations are proven, explain what you believe would be an appropriate sanction for Senator Walsh and whether you believe dismissal was appropriate for Mr$.$ Johnson. In your follow$-$up posts, respond to at least two of your classmates' initial or secondary posts, indicating if you agree or disagree with their conclusions and why.

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For grading information, please see the Discussion Question rubric in the Assessment Rubrics menu.

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This is a graded discussion: $4\mathrm{.}33$ points possible

Week $1$: Discussion Board Question $1$

Questions:

DQ $1\mathrm{.}1$: Review the New York Times articles on Senator John Walsh and Buzz Feed's staff writer, Benny Johnson, in your assigned

readings for week #$1.$ Identify and summarize the key allegations of plagiarism against Senator Walsh and Mr$.$ Johnson. In addition,

discuss why the $96$ footnotes Senator Walsh included in this thesis are allegedly insufficient to avoid a charge of plagiarism.

Moreover, if the plagiarism allegations are proven, explain what you believe would be an appropriate sanction for Senator Walsh

and whether you believe dismissal was appropriate for Mr$.$ Johnson. In your follow$-$up posts, respond to at least two of your

classmates' initial or secondary posts, indicating if you agree or disagree with their conclusions and why.

Instructions for responses to the Discussion Questions are available on the Course Information page.

For grading information, please see the Discussion Question rubric in the Assessment Rubrics menu.

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