Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the act of using someone else's words, or work without giving them proper credit or permission and presenting it as one's own. I t is considered a serious ethical and academic offense in educational and professional setting.
Forms of Plagiarism
Plagiarism can take various forms' including:
i. Copying and Pasting:
Directly copying text from a source without question marks and proper citation.
ii. Paraphrasing without Attribution:
Rewriting someone else's ideas in your own words without acknowledging the original source.
iii. Unauthorized Collaboration:
Submitting work that was produced in collaboration with other without proper acknowledgment.
iv. Using Someone Else's Work:
Incorporating images, graphs, chats, or any other form of media created by someone else without giving proper credit.
v. Self-Plagiarism:
Submitting your own previous work without proper citation or permission, especially in academic contexts.
Educational institutions and professional organizations have strict policies against plagiarism, and consequences can range academic penalties (such as failing a course or expulsion) to legal repercussions, depending on the severity and context of the offense. It's essential for individuals to understands and practice proper citation methods to avoid plagiarism and uphold academic and professional integrity.