Warner, R.2007-09-192007-09-191999Tesol in Context, 1999; 9(2):24-291030-8385http://hdl.handle.net/2440/38675This paper challenges traditional notions of plagiarism as an act of academic deviance and suggests that, particularly for LBOTE students.'plagiarism'is often a text-based practice that reflects different cultural and linguistic norms. The author suggests that western institutions' ambivalent and inconsistent approach to the practice further clouds the issue for students and teachersenJournal article003000185265858