Busi 301 Forum 1

BUSI301 Forum 1 (Modules 1 and 2) Spring Latest 2015 October

John Paul Norton

Tara Estwick

Business 301-B15 LUO

1/13/15

File Suit

Frederick, I am sorry to hear about the troubles you are facing with your professors.

Before you start a huge situation, think through your decisions first. Sadly the world isn’t

perfect, but we have Jesus Christ who tells us how to go about solving problems that the

world throws at us. As Christians we are called to be like Christ who is “slow to anger, and

abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness” (Exodus 34:6). Be careful how you handle

yourself as you deal with the problem. First try and confront them about their actions, if they

deny you then you should continue your case. I wouldn’t try and take everything they have

away from them, but ensure that you are treated fairly and given the recognition that your

research deserves. With that said, I would first gather your evidence that says you were the

originator of the idea. Without proof you will have a tough time. In an article written by

Stacey Patton and published by Vanderbilt University, she says “Campuses generally have

procedures and policies in place that require anyone who suspects research misconduct to

report it, and that say there must be no retaliation for raising allegations.” As a student you

should be able to trust your professors and mentors to be fair and encourage your work rather

than steal it. Additionally, professors are responsible for catching a student who plagiarizes

other peoples work and ideas. If they expect respect in this manner, they should not be

plagiarizing their students. God wants us to be loving and turn the other cheek, but he doesn’t

not want us to be taken advantage of either. If your actions don’t conflict with God’s laws,

then I see no problem in suing these professors.

Patton, S. (2012,...