03-17-2012, 04:27 AM
Quote:Apart from fake notes, which academically is a sin, as well as books you have not read on the literature list, as Jona says, the most ridiculous thing I have seen are scholars quoting themselves and then in the notes refer to their own books...
If that is not arrogance what is...
M.VIB.M.
Often an insanely useful practice, particularly in the more theoretical fields? especially when you're writing on something that is affected by your early works? It's just good academic practice.
Jass
