Plagerism

1.Plagerism is unethical - when writing a paper and you use someone elses words or information and dont acknowledge it that is considerd stealing.
2.Plagerism means a lost learning experience - If you plagerize while doing a research paper you lose the chance to sharpen your skills needed in classes and the workplace
3.Plagerism diminishes your credability - to be considered credible writers one must cite the opinion of experts that makes your the argument more compelling.
4.Plagerism may result in serious penalties - plagerism is considered a violation of academic honesty and in some cases can result in expulsion

Harris, Muriel, and Jennifer L. Kunka. "Understanding Plagerism." Prentice HAll Reference Guide. Custom ed. Vol. Eighth. Boston: Pearson Learning Solutions, 2011. 378-79. Print. Ozarks Technical Community College.