Document Type
Article
Source Publication Title
AORN Journal
First Page
465
Last Page
468
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aorn.2012.09.001
Abstract
Occasionally, plagiarism may occur because an individual simply does not understand the error made. However, perioperative nursing professionals need to take a stand that lack of knowledge is not acceptable and that it is imperative to attend to the six Rs. This is analogous to an RN who is scrubbed in being told, “Your glove is contaminated.” There should be no question in anyone's mind that the glove will be changed. Taking and using someone else's words or ideas is a breach of trust and authenticity to others and should not be considered a choice. Plagiarism is an act of theft. Just as RNs are advocates for patients, RN authors must be advocates for integrity in professional writing.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Nursing
Publication Date
11-1-2012
Language
English
License
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Recommended Citation
Baker, Joy Don, "The Seven Rs of Supporting Opinion and Avoiding Plagiarism" (2012). Nursing Faculty Publications & Presentations. 12.
https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/nursing_facpubs/12