Just don't do it! Plagiarism is when you steal the ideas from another writer. Whether you use the content without proper attribution or authorization, or you just try to copy the ideas closely, it's WRONG! In the academic environment, plagiarists may be placed on academic probation (or they may experience more serious ramifications).
Plagiarism is the act of mis-attribution, representing the writing of another writer as your own. Some students don't understand the importance of avoiding plagiarizism. Some students say, "I didn't know." Ignorance is not an excuse. When you write your literature papers, you must cite your sources. You must indicate when you've used the ideas from another writer. Before you plagiarize (even if y…
Plagiarism is the act of mis-attribution, representing the writing of another writer as your own. Some students don't understand the importance of avoiding plagiarizism. Some students say, "I didn't know." Ignorance is not an excuse. When you write your literature papers, you must cite your sources. You must indicate when you've used the ideas from another writer. Before you plagiarize (even if you have an inkling you're stealing the ideas of another writer...) read this.
What is plagiarism? Why is originality so important? These books explore the history of plagiarism, along with discussions of scandals in publishing, academia, and beyond.
