Create and Contribute New Meaning
When copying the words of someone else, nothing new is created and nothing is contributed to the larger discussion. While it is critical to quote and reference the work of others, the part that is one’s own words is the part that adds value to the conversation and builds upon the work of others rather than merely repeating it. If everyone simply repeated what others have said and discovered before, nothing new would be created, discussed or invented. A change in words and context might help others better understand it, add a new perspective or make a connection that was previously missed.