Plagiarism

Merriam Webster’s dictionary defines plagiarism as:

Transitive verb: to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one’s own : use (another’s production) without crediting the source

Intransitive verb: to commit literary theft: present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source

            Plagiarism is a serious offense that can lead to intense punishments if committed. Plagiarism is against U.S. law and is a determent to everyone in the literary community. Plagiarizing is taking another persons work without their permission and or without citing them as the author. On plagiarism.org it talks about some of the punishments of plagiarizing, it says, “As with any wrongdoing, the degree of intent (see below) and the nature of the offense determine its status. When plagiarism takes place in an academic setting, it is most often handled by the individual instructors and the academic institution involved. If, however, the plagiarism involves money, prizes, or job placement, it constitutes a crime punishable in court”. Plagiarism is a bad idea. It is unfair to others and doesn’t allow you to progress individually.

“plagiarize.” Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. 2008.

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