The Plagiarism Of The Book Roots By Alex Haley

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Hello, class, In the article "Fact or fiction? Hoax charges still dog 'Roots' 20 years on" Calvin Reid give a lot of information on the plagiarism of the book Roots by Alex Haley. In this article, Reid's main goal seems to be informing the reader of the plagiarism of a classic, with supporting facts. The first line was the perfect way to start the article. Not only did it capture my attention, it left me wanting to read more. The body was organized and contained enough transitions to increase the flow. There was some closure in the but it still left me with something to ponder. Will Haley ever be held accountable for his plagiarism? I did not find the closing paragraph to be memorable at all. My personal reaction to the plagiarism accusations

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