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How could you prevent someone else from taking credit for an article that is sent to the newspapers?
IrvingL
Two words: copyright and plagiarism.
If you can prove you are the author, you can register your copyright and sue for statutory damages or actual damages and bring criminal charges of copyright infringement where the copied work was published for profit.
You can also contact the ombudsman with the proof and have the other reporter charged with plagiarism, which could mean loss of job, future contracts, or other administrative sanctions.
Wiki User
∙ 16y ago
To prevent someone else from taking credit for your article, you can copyright your work by including a copyright notice or symbol at the bottom of the article. You could also consider submitting your article to newspapers with a cover letter or email that clearly states you are the author and outlines any specific terms of use. Lastly, keep records of your submission and any correspondence related to the article for reference in case of disputes.
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