The terms “plagiarism” and “academic misconduct” are defined differently across reputable UK universities, with some institutions using them interchangeably. These differing definitions lead to variations in their scopes and recognised types. For this reason, this section discusses both types together rather than separately, with a focus on traditional and emerging forms of misconduct in academic writing through an exhaustive list. Understanding these variations is vital for preventing violations of academic integrity in today’s educational environment.

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1. Direct plagiarism

2. Complete plagiarism

3. Paraphrasing plagiarism or modifying

4. Borrowing/using ideas or concepts

5. Cutting and pasting from the Internet without clear acknowledgement

6. Accidental plagiarism

7. Failure to acknowledge assistance

8. Mosaic plagiarism

9. Source-based plagiarism

10. Inaccurate citation​

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the desire to be a knight was literally always deep inside me

In a world that glorifies hustle and constant connection, JOMO is a quiet rebellion. It’s the peaceful, content feeling of choosing rest over rush, solitude over social pressure, presence over performance.

Embracing JOMO means saying no without guilt, unplugging without FOMO, and reclaiming your time, energy, and attention. It’s not about missing out; it’s about choosing what really matters to you.

Although curated by a philosophy major for philosophy, the following list of vocabulary is a great addition to any intellectual's written or spoken lexicon!

Verbs to Replace "Says" or "Thinks"

Asserts

Affirms

Argues

Contends

Expounds

Posits

Postulates

Delineates

Reiterates

Conjectures

Refutes

Disputes

Verbs to Replace "Shows" or "Explains"

Elucidates

Demonstrates

Validates

Substantiates

Corroborates

Vindicates

Exemplifies

Enumerates

(There's a bit of room for overlap between the "Says" or "Thinks" list and the "Shows" or "Explains" list).

Words to Describe Perspectives or Approaches

Holistic

Myopic

Dogmatic

Pragmatic

Empirical

Normative

Prescriptive

Descriptive

Reductionist

Relativistic

Utilitarian

Absolutist

Subjectivist

Objectivist

Positivist

Words to Describe Statements

Incontrovertible

Pertinent

Cogent

Nuanced

Dialectical

Syllogistic

Empirical

Normative

Didactic

Esoteric

Transitional Phrases

Moreover

Consequently

In contrast

Furthermore

As such

Henceforth

Therefore

In light of this

By the same token

To that end

Words for Critique, Analysis, or Inquiry

Scrutinizes

Deconstructs

Mitigates

Substantiates

Vindicates

Invoke

Inquiry

Interrogate

Delineate

Explicate

Reconcile

Synthesize

Undermine

Engage

Evoke

Scrutiny

Descriptive Words for Ideas or Concepts

Paradigm

Construct

Framework

Epistemology

Ontology

Teleology

Dialectic

Axiom

Maxim

Tenet

Doctrine

Dogma

Words for Nuanced Argumentation

Corollary

Inference

Premise

Deduction

Induction

Syllogism

Refutation

Rebuttal

Concession

Adjudication

Exposition

Elucidation

Conjecture

Remember, the key is not just to use these words, but to understand them fully so you can wield them effectively. Context is king; make sure the word or phrase fits seamlessly into your argument.

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Imagine trying to cram all those words into just a couple of paragraphs... not saying you should do it, but it might be a fun challenge, no?

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the roads are lined with cherry blossoms right now,

creating a beautiful pink path.

But soon,

it will all be over,

as cherry blossoms only stay in full bloom for a short time.

Today, it feels like we’re in the middle of spring.