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A college advisor reviews a student's draft essay and identifies several grammatical errors and awkward phrasings. What is the most ethically sound approach for the advisor to take?

A Rewrite the problematic sentences to improve clarity and grammar.
B Provide specific line edits and correct all errors directly in the document.
C Highlight the errors and discuss strategies for correction, guiding the student to make their own revisions.
D Tell the student to use an AI grammar checker to fix all issues independently.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

The most ethical approach is to guide the student towards self-correction, preserving their authentic voice and ownership of the essay. Direct rewriting or correcting by the advisor can constitute plagiarism.

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