The control regarding plagiarism in journalism in Spain: a timid advance in the face of a great challenge of the digital age
Abstract
The media are a source of information for journalists on many occasions. This can produce a journalism which is too uniform and, sometimes, may even lead to plagiarism. This article studies plagiarism from a dual perspective: the media or journalists as victims and/or culprits of this illicit practice. We study the measures which are being taken by both the media and the different professional associations and institutions in Spain. The analysis reveals a timid advance in the struggle against plagiarism in the journalistic profession: there is a greater commitment on the part of press associations and the bodies which deal with complaints and seek to ensure ethical codes are met.
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