Owner of Words

The concept of a person owning words is ludicrous almost limiting a persons ability to speak or write without feeling that he had to gain a ‘right’ to do so. However, as our world turns, new concepts come into play just like Thomas Pink LTD winning the legal battle of using the word pink as a trademark over Victorias secret (Burns, 2014). The origins of knowledge is opinionated, some believe that knowledge started from mere observation while others say it was god given and orientated. Opinions may change based on ones background and influences on origins and who’s is what.

My culture (Angola) hold strong moral values which influence what words

and expression one may use to another. It is more a matter of status within the

society. May I include the fact that Angola has been widely influenced by

religion which also promotes ethics and moralities which contributes to the

culture. Therefor the way a young would speak to an adult would be

different to how he speaks to his colleagues, an elder may not consider the

opinion of the younger due to their age and classify their words as

invaluable, a person in power, a Dr or rich person may instantly win the

attention of thousands and be classified as worthy to take information from

simply due to their social status irrespective of their academic background

and knowledge authenticity.

I write poetry from time to time, originality of words is highly essential to

make it specific to what message one wants to give. Consequently, I have a

nature to associate words and thoughts with freedom. Moreover, it leads me

to have the opinion of referencing limits people on their thoughts and

words and plagiarism makes you write other peoples thoughts in your own

words. However, It is very essential to have credibility. Working within the business field, as a marketing officer, it is very essential

to have and build credibility. when i’m given a task to write or convince a

potential client on the company’s prestige and reliability; referencing and

citing without plagiarism even more prestige companies is extremely

important. It increases your credibility and assurance to the potential client which may result in being your client.

I will have to develop

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