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“Taking things from one source is plagiarism; taking things from several sources is research.”

Quote by John McPhee

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John McPhee is an esteemed American writer, born on March 8, 1931. His works are renowned for their insightful exploration of the natural sciences and their clear, engaging narrative style. more

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