Stealing a Thesis Idea...

[Perry Winkle]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

@Perry Winkle & ZenGum.... just a reminder, it was more than one idea. I believe that makes it intentional.

That doesn't make sense. Because he repeated one of Brianna's several thesis topics doesn't necessarily make the coincidence intentional.

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Having others working on the same idea puts a strain on resources, like library books and research materials.

True. But I've been in classes in both my undergraduate and graduate programs where anywhere from 5-60 people all had the same exact topic. There was little if any effect on the outcomes due to overtaxed library resources.

IIRC, Bri is in an undergraduate program. You're lucky if most students go beyond Wikipedia and e-Journals. I don't think strain is an issue.

Additionally, the UK and Australia folks should be reminded that usually what we call a thesis in the US is not what you would consider a thesis; they are often just longish essays. In the States we tend to call any paper over about 5 pages a research paper or thesis. This is particularly true of State schools, in my experience.

My advice, if you feel you must pursue this: Don't make any accusation before you have the facts. At this point the premises don't support the conclusion many are drawing.

[Juniper]

Originally Posted by Perry Winkle

IIRC, Bri is in an undergraduate program. You're lucky if most students go beyond Wikipedia and e-Journals. I don't think strain is an issue.

It's an undergraduate program, not vocational school.

We're not allowed to use Wikipedia, at least not in any of my classes.

[monster]

Originally Posted by Juniper

We're not allowed to use Wikipedia, at least not in any of my classes.

and being "not allowed" stops you? puleaze

[Bullitt]

Well citing Wikipedia or pulling any information straight off there is bad form, and usually outright prohibited. But, Wiki is a great tool to find other resources since everything *should* be, not always is, sourced by something credible. Just scroll down to the references section and bam.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by Perry Winkle

That doesn't make sense. Because he repeated one of Brianna's several thesis topics doesn't necessarily make the coincidence intentional.

OK, my bad. I thought he gave the class all the ideas she presented to him.