Self-plagiarism

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A researcher has authored two publications in the area of behavioral research, one a peer reviewed article, a second as a chapter from an edited book. The specific area involves patient compliance to treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis. The new article he is preparing for submission is related to the two previous publications. In a discussion of health-related skills, the researcher pulls a paragraph from the book chapter, word for word:

"A systems approach is recommended for the control of TB in the community in general and of TB treatment delivery in particular. Because the approach requires health care providers (Physicians, nurses, outreach workers) to work as team, it is essential that programmatic goals and objectives be clearly stated and agreed upon and adequately communicated..."

The researcher feels that since he authored the published material, citing the work is unnecessary.

Has the researcher made an error in judgment?

No, as the author of the previous material, he is not obliged to cite his published work.
Yes, despite being the author of the material, he is obliged to cite his published work, whether the material is paraphrased or taken whole.

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