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*Copy* *Paste*… *Copy* *Paste*, two basic skills we use to
create a project especially when we cram. Easy, right? But did you know that in
every detail that you copy is equivalent to a crime. It is called plagiarism
and yes, just like other crimes it has consequences.
According to Mr. Webster (Merriam Webster Dictionary), “Plagiarism is the act of using another
person’s words or ideas without giving credit to that person.” For me, it is
still a thievery.
Plagiarism is what is “in” nowadays. You already plagiarize
when you copy some details with same structures. Without giving credits as if it
is yours. Changing words doesn’t mean you are safe not to be called
plagiarizing. It still defines plagiarism. Some people may say that they are
just looking for source, but then they don’t realize that they copied the
entire ideas. Even in borrowing quotations from various people, you can commit
plagiarism. Especially when you don’t put quotation marks, don’t credit the
person who originally delivered it and for some instances, you credit it to
someone else.
Just like other crimes, plagiarism has consequences. Once
you are caught plagiarizing, you have to pay fines or you will end up to jail
for 1-10 years. If you are a student, it may lead you to expulsion. As well as
the employees, they may lose their job too. Not all consequences are according
to law. As simple as “Cause and Effect”, if you plagiarize then you will lose
your CREDIBILITY as a person or in your career.
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