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If she hadn't called the copying "unintentional and unconscious," I would have more sympathy. Like anyone was going to buy that when she has identical language. I imagine the publishing world has also learned a lesson about giving book deals to 17-year-olds.
agreed, Shi. I don't think Harvard should step in at all. Anyway, her publishing career is over at 19, which is probably punishment enough
Damn, I bet Kaavya Viswanathan never plagiarizes again... Seeing as this was an "extra-curricular" novel, I don't think Harvard should really take any disciplinary action...
Quoted: The publisher of books copied by Kaavya Viswanathan said her explanation was "troubling and disingenuous."
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