unacknowledged source
[/ˌʌnəkˈnɒlɪdʒd sɔːrs/]
nounpl: unacknowledged sources
fonte não reconhecida
1. A source of information, inspiration, or material that is used or referenced but not formally credited or attributed to the original author or creator
The novelist drew heavily from unacknowledged sources, borrowing plot elements without citation.
A romancista se inspirou em fontes não reconhecidas, tomando emprestados elementos da trama sem citação.
2. In academic or journalistic contexts, information derived from a source that is deliberately or inadvertently not cited or credited
The researcher was criticized for relying on unacknowledged sources in her thesis.
A pesquisadora foi criticada por depender de fontes não reconhecidas em sua tese.
In Brazilian and American academic contexts, acknowledging sources is a fundamental ethical requirement. The use of unacknowledged sources can lead to serious consequences including plagiarism accusations, loss of credibility, and academic or professional sanctions. This term is particularly relevant in university settings, journalism, and publishing where proper attribution is legally and ethically mandated.
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