Talk:Stephen B. Oates
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Stephen B Oats is a beast!!!!
[edit] Plagiarism Scandal
This article needs to treat the accusation of plagiarism against Oates in a more even handed way. It seems way to much to say that he was "falsely" accused. NPOV? It really depends on what you think "plagiarism" is. The evidence is clear that he lifted passages from other's books. See http://historynewsnetwork.org/articles/article.html?id=648. Some think he is "guilty" and others don't. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 128.255.240.202 (talk) 20:20, 19 November 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Oates
What does "Stephen B Oats is a beast!!!!" mean?
The correct spelling of his last name is Oates.
We all have had the wonderful experience of enthralling lecturers in college. I had the pleasure of taking Stephen B. Oates' undergraduate American History course at UT Arlington while he was finishing his Ph.D. at UT Austin. His lectures were so engrossing that I remember actually hearing a groan of disappointment from the class when we were interrupted by the bell.
Professor Oates had the most profound affect upon me of all the teachers I had while attending UMass Amherst. I was lucky enough to participate in his senior seminar and to this day it stands as the most intellectually stimulating event in my life. I hope Dr. Oates is doing well in his retirement, I think of him often and reread his books from time to time.
