Consequences of plagiarism include:
- Destroyed Student Reputation. Plagiarism allegations can cause a student to be suspended or expelled. ...
- Destroyed Professional Reputation. ...
- Destroyed Academic Reputation. ...
- Legal Repercussions. ...
- Monetary Repercussions. ...
- Plagiarized Research. ...
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How is plagiarism a problem?
Plagiarism is unethical for three reasons: Firstly, it is unethical because it is a form of theft. By taking the ideas and words of others and pretending they are your own, you are stealing someone else's intellectual property. Secondly, it is unethical because the plagiariser subsequently benefits from this theft.
What is plagiarism Why is it such a bad thing?
When you plagiarize, you are stealing intellectual property. Plagiarism amounts to cheating. By submitting plagiarized material, you are submitting work that is not your own for credit. When teachers assign work, the reason is to help you learn and grow and to assess that learning and provide feedback.
