Which of the Following Assertions About Misrepresentation and Plagiarism in Journalism

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following assertions about misrepresentation and plagiarism in journalism is accurate?

• A) Plagiarism is not considered a serious offense and consequently occurs often.
• B) Brian Williams was suspended as an NBC anchor for plagiarizing the work of others.
• C) Instances of journalists deliberately distorting or misrepresenting the facts are rare.
• D) Authors who reproduce what they have previously published without citing themselves as the source are committing plagiarism.

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