Journalistic Ethics Vocabulary

verb to use someone else's work or ideas and pass them off as one's own

• It is unethical to plagiarize someone else's work without giving proper credit.
• Dude, you can't just copy and paste from the internet - that's straight up plagiarizing.
• Don't be a copycat, that's just straight up plagiarizing.
• Taking credit for someone else's ideas is like trying to plagiarize the spotlight.

noun a skeptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something

• The scientist approached the new theory with skepticism, insisting on further evidence before accepting it.
• I can understand your skepticism about trying a new restaurant, but I think you'll really enjoy it.
• I had major skepticism about his story, it just didn't add up.
• Her skepticism was like a thick fog, clouding her judgment and preventing her from seeing the truth.