The problem with plagiarism

The problem with plagiarism

October 21, 2012 7:34 AM

Quentin Rowan was caught plagiarizing many books, including James Bond stories, to create his own spy novel. Plagiarism also ended the career of New York Times writer Jayson Blair. Lee Cowan reports on how technology makes stealing words easier - and easier to catch.

  • Recommended
  • Preview: Lopez on fashion line: Preview: Lopez on fashion line: "It has to be me"

    1:42 May 17, 2013

  • Faith Salie: First Mother's Day as a mom Faith Salie: First Mother's Day as a mom

    2:34 May 12, 2013

  • A Dixie Chick: Natalie Maines A Dixie Chick: Natalie Maines

    8:01 May 12, 2013

  • The modern midwifery movement The modern midwifery movement

    5:57 May 12, 2013

  • Nature: Bison moms Nature: Bison moms

    4:34 May 12, 2013

  • David Edelstein on David Edelstein on "The Great Gatsby," "Star Trek Into Darkness"

    3:28 May 12, 2013

  • Passage: Soap icon Jeanne Cooper Passage: Soap icon Jeanne Cooper

    1:48 May 12, 2013