Readers may go through the web articles<\/span> at the<\/span> Caltech<\/span><\/i><\/a>, <\/span>University of Cambridge<\/span><\/i><\/a>, <\/span>University of California<\/span><\/i><\/a>, <\/span><\/i>and<\/span> University of Oxford<\/span><\/i><\/a> websites to develop an idea about the holistic definition of plagiarism.<\/span><\/p>\n Listed below are some of the most common ways in which people plagiarize.<\/span><\/p>\n Readers may access web write-ups on plagiarism at the<\/span> Bowdoin College<\/span><\/i><\/a> and<\/span> Turnitin<\/span><\/i><\/a> websites. Additionally, an infographic at the<\/span> iThenticate<\/span><\/i><\/a> website offers a detailed study with case-specific examples. The content available at the suggested sites would help consolidate the readers\u2019 understanding of the topic at hand.<\/span><\/p>\n People who plagiarize are under the false impression that they stand to benefit from such a practice. From a short-term perspective, they do. They are not only able to develop \u201ctheir work\u201d quickly and conveniently but also grab credit and recognition for \u201ctheir contribution\u201d. The original creator of the work (the aggrieved party) thus loses the immediate benefits and credits that are rightfully theirs. From a long-term perspective, however, plagiarists end up as ineffective and incapable professionals. Their professional reputation is irreversibly destroyed to the point that their social image is severely dented as well. The world of academia and the knowledge industry is replete with such examples.<\/span><\/p>\n Academic institutions, the knowledge industry, and publishing companies (print\/electronic) have now begun to take cognizance of the fact that plagiarism is a malady infecting academic integrity<\/a>. Conscious efforts are hence being undertaken to avoid and curb this malady. Academic institutions and forums, for instance, have a distinct and clear set of guidelines to penalize plagiarism. Also, the degree or percentage of plagiarism is an important metric in deciding the quantum of penalty.<\/span><\/p>\n A <\/span><\/i>dedicated <\/span>FAQ<\/span><\/i> page at the<\/span> IEEE<\/span><\/i><\/a> website gives an idea about the kind of guidelines that describe the extent of appropriate penalty for any plagiarism found.<\/span><\/p>\n It is important to understand that to award penalties, it has to be proven that plagiarism has been committed intentionally. However, proving a case requires the identification of instances of plagiarism. This is where the ubiquitous internet and digital tools which make it easy to plagiarize make it equally easy to identify plagiarized content. A plethora of digital services, both paid and free, help identify plagiarism. Such services conduct a close and thorough examination of content and provide a detailed analysis of any plagiarism found.\u00a0 It is not necessary, however, to carry out the analysis of content through digital\/electronic means only.\u00a0 A case discovered through human observation is equally well established to call for action.<\/span><\/p>\n The evidence of plagiarism found is duly put before a panel or board (designated to handle such cases) of the relevant organization\/institution\/body for formal examination and subsequent action. Penalties may range from zero credits for plagiarized scripts to outright cancellation of a candidate\u2019s registration in a study program, depending upon the extent of plagiarism. Knowledge and learning-based organizations remove such content from their portals and sever their professional relations with knowledgeable professionals who indulge in plagiarism.<\/span><\/p>\n As a measure, penalizing plagiarism definitely deters people from practicing it. It is equally important that professionals adopt ethical practices during the course of their work. Therefore, institutions and organizations are advising students and professionals on ways and means to avoid plagiarism. This requires creating awareness about the issue amongst students and professionals.\u00a0 A dedicated \u201cFAQ\u201d on the website of an institution would help achieve the objective. Readers may access such FAQs through the links provided earlier in this article.<\/span><\/p>\n A sure approach to avoiding plagiarism is the practice of developing good writing skills. Good writing calls for the honest and effective articulation<\/a> of thoughts, ideas, and facts. Honest writing calls for crediting the resources which have had an influence on the developed content. This is where the practice of including citation assumes significance.<\/span><\/p>\n A citation is a reference to a source referred to during the development of a work.\u00a0 It may also be a link\/credit to a resource from where content is suitably adapted for inclusion in a work. Citation ensures that credits are rightfully given to the original creators of the cited work. It also helps the audience refer to additional sources on the subject. Readers may note that facts\/thoughts that are a matter of \u201ccommon knowledge\u201d do not need a citation. However, if a thought\/fact\/idea is beyond the purview of common knowledge and is a unique and distinct work of a creator, a citation is necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n The publishing industry adopts specific formats for making citations. An improper citation, at times, is equivalent to plagiarized work. The web articles <\/span>When to Cite<\/span><\/i> and <\/span>Referencing conventions<\/span><\/i> at the <\/span>University of Cambridge <\/span><\/i>website<\/span> offer a sound idea about the need for citations and the practiced conventions for making citations. Readers may go through similar articles on the <\/span>Caltech <\/span><\/i>and<\/span> University of Oxford <\/span><\/i>websites<\/span>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n This article is part of a series of articles on Plagiarism.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Icons made by <\/span><\/i>Icon Monk<\/span><\/i><\/a>, <\/span><\/i>Vectors Market<\/span><\/i><\/a>, <\/span><\/i>Smashicons<\/span><\/i><\/a> from<\/span><\/i> www.flaticon.com<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n Plagiarism refers to the act of presenting the original work from some creator as your own without duly acknowledging the creator. The ambit of creative work includes an idea, text, data, drawings, or work in any format (print or digital) which is original. Plagiarism is against the very basic principles of ethics and is reflective […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":4246,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[51,52,53,54,55],"class_list":["post-4233","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-avoid-plagiarism","tag-citation-and-plagiarism","tag-plagiarism","tag-plagiarism-detection","tag-types-of-plagiarism"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nTypes of Plagiarism<\/span>
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Consequences of Plagiarism<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nWays and Means to Detect and Identify Plagiarism<\/span><\/h2>\n
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