Student's Email Requesting to Use One of My Articles

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   Kenna McHughposted 7 weeks ago

   I am inclined to say, "No, thank you." Or should I even respond? What do you think? DenGarden has made comments available. Why didn't the student just leave a comment? Or is it a phishing email?
   
   Email:
   
   "Hello! I am currently a student at Illinois State University. I am taking an Electronic Business Management class where we are working on creating our own blogs. My blog focuses on indoor plant care as I am a huge plant lover myself. After reading your page, I think that you provide a lot of great knowledge within the pages you've created about plants! I am reaching out to you because I was just wondering if I would be able to have permission to republish the page that you have created titled, "Identify, Treat, and Prevent Indoor Plant Pests" from August of 2023. Of course, I would give you credit for your article!
   
   Thank you so much and let me know your thoughts!"

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      WriterJanisposted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

      I think it sounds sincere. I would suggest telling this person they are welcome to post a link to your article, but not the article itself.

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         Kenna McHughposted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

         Good idea! I will probably do that.

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      CYong74posted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

      It seems a bit odd to me that the student wants to report the entire article, when like WriterJanis said, a link would be fine.
      
      I would reply and say so, but perhaps not with your usual email.

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         Kenna McHughposted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

         Yeah. I'll use an old gmail address or something.

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      ChitrangadaSharanposted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

      Sharing the link to the article is the right thing to do, with a brief introduction to your original published article.
      It’s good that the student is asking for your permission. I have found many people copy/ paste other’s works on various social media platforms without any acknowledgment to the original writer. It has happened with me too.
      Best Wishes.

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         Kenna McHughposted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

         Thank you, yes, I agree.

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   MsDoraposted 7 weeks ago

   I agree that posting a link seems like the most appropriate thing to do.

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      Kenna McHughposted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

      I reply by suggesting a link and summarizing.

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   Miebakagh57posted 7 weeks ago

   If you agree to copy and paste, and should the student didn't you, you sold your right.                                             Your link will tell everyone it's your story in its emtity.

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      Kenna McHughposted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

      Exactly.

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   Rupert Taylorposted 7 weeks ago

   How about a compromise; suggest the student summarize your article and post a link. Allowing the whole piece to be used seems to me to be fraught with possible problems re. plagiarism.

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      Kenna McHughposted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

      Good point, Rupert. I will do that. Thank you.

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   Dean Traylorposted 7 weeks ago

   I've had a student contact me about using images from an article. I haven't responded. So, I'm not sure if this is coincidence or not.

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      Kenna McHughposted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

      That's interesting. This student's name is Kara Pokrzywa. She agreed to summarize my article with a link.

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         Miebakagh57posted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

         What if she later used the summary to re-write an entire article in her own words?

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            Kenna McHughposted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

            That is nothing new on the Internet. I can't do anything about it.

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   Rupert Taylorposted 7 weeks ago

   It's so sad that we have to be suspicious of the motives behind what is likely a completely innocent request

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      Kenna McHughposted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

      Good point, Rupert.

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      Miebakagh57posted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

      I agree intoto.

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   jansharesposted 7 weeks ago

   I would tell him he can put the link to your article on his page. Tell him copyright laws forbid pasting the entire page. He can write an intro blurb/summary to introduce your article. This way, you are protected, and he gets the benefit of the doubt that he's legit.
   
   Edit: Oops! I see you already did this. Great!

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      Kenna McHughposted 7 weeks agoin reply to this

      Thanks, Jan. It's okay. I always appreciate your input.

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   Genna Eastposted 6 weeks ago

   I agree with the link, and hope this works well.  There is so much plagiarism afoot, this is perhaps the safest way to protect your work, Kenna.

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      Miebakagh57posted 6 weeks agoin reply to this

      Good talk.

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      Kenna McHughposted 6 weeks agoin reply to this

      Yes. She's linking the article instead.

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         WriterJanisposted 6 weeks agoin reply to this

         Sounds like this has worked out well for you.

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            Kenna McHughposted 6 weeks agoin reply to this

            Janis, Yes. Everyone's input was helpful! Thank you.

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   Miebakagh57posted 6 weeks ago

   It's a sound deal.

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