What would you do next?
You shared your research notes with a classmate, and later you see sections copied into their presentation without credit. The presentation is tomorrow.
The situation
You shared your research notes with a classmate, and later you see sections copied into their presentation without credit. The presentation is tomorrow.
Recommended Response
B. Tell them they must add credit or rewrite the copied sections before presenting.
This is direct, timely, and gives a clear remedy before the presentation.
Context matters. This is a recommendation for the situation described, not a rule for every interaction.
Explore every response
A. Do nothing because you chose to share the notes.
Sharing notes does not mean giving permission to copy your work without credit.
B. Tell them they must add credit or rewrite the copied sections before presenting. (Recommended)
This is direct, timely, and gives a clear remedy before the presentation.
C. Send a complaint to the tutor without contacting them.
This may be needed if they refuse, but it can be a second step if there is time to correct it.
D. Delete your shared notes so they cannot use them again.
This protects future access but does not fix the copied presentation.
E. Confront them in front of the class during the presentation.
This may embarrass them, but it is a disruptive way to handle a fixable issue.
Why is B the recommended response?
Understanding this situation
Because there is still time, the strongest response asks for correction before escalating.
Another reasonable perspective
Going to the tutor is reasonable if the classmate denies it, refuses to fix it, or the copying is serious.
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