1. Plagiarism is unethical. Its considered an act of stealing when you use someone else's words and ideas.
2. Plagiarism means a lost learning opportunity. Instructors assign research project to help students learn how to conduct research and understand what they are researching.
3. Plagiarism diminishes your credibility. To be considered credible writers, it's important to cite other poeple's work. Blending our own ideas and language with other sources is a goal during research.
4. Plagiarism may result in serious penalties. In college, plagiarism is considered a violation of acedemic honesty and could result in expulsion. Out of college, plagiarism can negatively affect your career and reputation.
Harris, Muriel. "Using Sources and Avoiding Plagiarism." Prentice Hall Reference Guide. Ed. Jennifer L. Kunka. Eighth ed. New Jersey: Pearson Learning Solutions, 2011. 378-79. Print. Costum Edition for Ozarks Technical Community College.
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