Darren had to submit a research paper as part of his final exam. The assignment needed weeks of careful study and experimentation. Darren, however, did not work on the paper until the day before the submission. As a result, he had no choice but to use another research article and present the article as his own. In this scenario, Darren is guilty of _____.

A) plagiarism
B) libel
C) heresy
D) spin doctoring

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Raven Moore · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Darren is guilty of plagiarism as he passed off someone else's work as his own. Libel refers to the publication of false information that harms someone's reputation. Heresy is the refusal to accept established beliefs or principles. Spin doctoring refers to the practice of manipulating information to create a favorable public image.

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