Should I Write For Those Term Paper Mills? Ask Anne, The Pro Writer

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Hi Anne,
Is it my imagination or do you NOT publish ads from those outfits that sell term papers to students? I’ve noticed several of them on the boards I check, but not on yours.

How come?
BG

Hi BG,
Great eye! Or are you checking up on me?

Seriously, I think the term paper mills are just one more example of unbridled capitalism. Students should write their own darn papers and I try not to support those people who I think are exploiting them.

On the other hand, a student who is looking for editing or coaching to get papers written is another story – I will publish those ads. I’ve worked with two students, one Chinese and one German. Each had done their own research and simply needed help with language.

Sharlene Thomas, a freelance commercial writer wrote an article called Should Freelance Writers Accept Jobs Writing Term Papers? She does an excellent job of explaining why she won’t take those gigs.

Of course, I’m always willing to hear the other side. Or from those who agree with me.

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