Chand Naran Patel

F18/100011/2017

PLAGIARISM
What is plagiarism?
Plagiarism is defined as presenting someone else's work, including the work of other
students, as one's own. Any ideas or materials taken from another source for either
written or oral use must be fully acknowledged, unless the information is common
knowledge.
Types of Plagiarism
Verbatim quotation without clear acknowledgement
Quotations must always be identified as such by the use of either quotation marks or
indentation, and with full referencing of the sources cited. It must always be apparent
to the reader which parts are your own independent work and where you have drawn
on someone else’s ideas and language.
Cutting and pasting from the Internet without clear acknowledgement
Information derived from the Internet must be adequately referenced and included in
the bibliography. It is important to evaluate carefully all material found on the
Internet, as it is less likely to have been through the same process of scholarly peer
review as published sources.
Paraphrasing
Paraphrasing the work of others by altering a few words and changing their order, or
by closely following the structure of their argument, is plagiarism if you do not give
due acknowledgement to the author whose work you are using.
Collusion
this can involve unauthorised collaboration between students, failure to attribute
assistance received, or failure to follow precisely regulations on group work projects.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are entirely clear about the extent of
collaboration permitted, and which parts of the work must be your own.
Self-plagiarism
Using material you have previously published in a new publication without
referencing it, you did not get the publisher’s permission. If you previously signed
over the copyright you no longer own the material.
Why Plagiarism is Wrong

1. You deny yourself the opportunity to learn and practice skills that may be needed
in your future careers. You also deny yourself to opportunity to receive honest
feedback on how to improve your skills and performance.
2. You invite future employers and faculty to question your integrity and
performance in general.
3. You commit fraud on faculty who are evaluating your work.
4. You deprive another author due credit for his or her work.
5. You show disrespect for your peers who have done their own work.

Consequences of plagiarism include:

Destroyed Student Reputation

Plagiarism allegations can cause a student to be suspended or expelled. Their

academic record can reflect the ethics offense, possibly causing the student to be
barred from entering college from high school or another college. Schools, colleges,
and universities take plagiarism very seriously. Most educational institutions have
academic integrity committees who police students. Many schools suspend students
for their first violation. Students are usually expelled for further offences.

Destroyed Professional Reputation

A professional business person, politician, or public figure may find that the damage
from plagiarism follows them for their entire career. Not only will they likely be fired or
asked to step down from their present position, but they will surely find it difficult to
obtain another respectable job. Depending on the offense and the plagiarist’s public
stature, his or her name may become ruined, making any kind of meaningful career
impossible.

Destroyed Academic Reputation

The consequences of plagiarism have been widely reported in the world of

academia. Once scarred with plagiarism allegations, an academic’s career can be
ruined. Publishing is an integral part of a prestigious academic career. To lose the
ability to publish most likely means the end of an academic position and a destroyed
reputation.
Legal Repercussions

The legal repercussions of plagiarism can be quite serious. Copyright laws are
absolute. One cannot use another person’s material without citation and reference.
An author has the right to sue a plagiarist. Some plagiarism may also be deemed a
criminal offense, possibly leading to a prison sentence. Those who write for a living,
such as journalists or authors, are particularly susceptible to plagiarism issues.
Those who write frequently must be ever-vigilant not to err. Writers are well-aware of
copyright laws and ways to avoid plagiarism. As a professional writer, to plagiarize is
a serious ethical and perhaps legal issue.

Monetary Repercussions

Many recent news reports and articles have exposed plagiarism by journalists,
authors, public figures, and researchers. In the case where an author sues a
plagiarist, the author may be granted monetary restitution. In the case where a
journalist works for a magazine, newspaper or other publisher, or even if a student is
found plagiarizing in school, the offending plagiarist could have to pay monetary
penalties.

Plagiarized Research

Plagiarized research is an especially outstanding bad form of plagiarism. If the

research is medical in nature, the consequences of plagiarism could mean the loss
of peoples’ lives. This kind of plagiarism is particularly heinous.

The consequences of plagiarism are far-reaching and no one is immune. Neither

ignorance nor stature excuses a person from the ethical and legal ramifications of
committing plagiarism. Before attempting any writing project, learn about plagiarism.
Find out what constitutes plagiarism and how to avoid it. The rules are easy to
understand and follow. If there is any question about missing attribution, try using an
online plagiarism checker or plagiarism detection software to check your writing for
plagiarism before turning it in. Laziness or dishonesty can lead to a ruined
reputation, the loss of a career, and legal problems.