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Dr. Clemson is preparing to submit a proposal that would extend his current research into a new area of inquiry with which he has limited experience. Dr. Clemson asks a former colleague, Dr. Wainwright, who has written extensively in this area, to participate in preparing the proposal.

Dr. Wainwright waivers over any participation because of her impending retirement. However, even though Dr. Wainwright's contribution would likely be little to none, Dr. Clemson would still like to have Dr. Wainwright's name on the proposal because of 1) Dr. Wainwright's name recognition in the field, 2) the likelihood of strengthening the proposal, and 3) increasing the prospects of approval and funding. Ultimately, Dr. Clemson hopes to include Dr. Wainwright's name on all future manuscript submissions.

What mistake does Dr. Clemson make?

Failure to keep confidentiality.
Offering gift authorship.
Seeking prestige authorship.
Practicing ghost authorship.

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