Plagarism

1.Plagiarism is unethical. When a writer uses someone else’s words, information, or ideas and doesn’t acknowledge using that work that is considered an act of stealing even if it happens because of carelessness or rushing too fast to write the paper.
2.Plagiarism means a lost learning opportunity. Instructors assign research projects to help students learn how to conduct research, use sources, and gain knowledge about their topics. If we plagiarize instead of researching and citing our sources, we lose the opportunity to learn about our topics and the chance to sharpen research skills needed in college and the workplace.
3.Plagiarism diminishes your credibility. To be considered credible writers, however, we need to let readers know where we located those ideas and words. Blending your own ideas and language with information is important.
4.Plagiarism may result in serious penalties. Plagiarism is considered a violation of academic honesty and may result in a variety of penalties, including expulsion.

Harris, Muriel and Jennifer Kunka L. Prentice Hall Refernce Guide. Upper Saddleriver: Prentice Hall, 2011. 378-379.